Israeli settlers once again occupy Abu Rajab's family home near the Ibrahimi Mosque. Around 30 settlers entered the Palestinian house, some of whom were carrying weapons, and began moving furniture in and out to prepare for a provocative party in front of the Abu Rajab house. "Six years ago the settlers took over the whole house using fake documents, and the Israeli High Court ordered to evacuate the settlers," says Hazem Abu Rajab. Since then, settlers and soldiers have attacked the Abu Rajab family many times. Hazem says, "If all the settlers come to attack us, we still won't leave the house. It's been our home for generations, and my grandparents built its old walls." (25 August 2019)
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