Razing a barn in Al ‘Auja

Violation: The Israeli occupation demolished a barn in Al ‘Auja

Date: 08/01/2014

Location: Al ‘Auja- Jericho governorate

Victims: Family of Mossa Al Najada

Perpetrators: The Israeli occupation army

Details:

On Wednesday, January 01, Al ‘Auja witnessed a new wave of attack when an Israeli military force accompanying a bulldozer raided Arab Al Ka’abna dwelling where they demolished a barn without any prior warning under the pretext of unlicensed construction in an area classified C according to Oslo Accords. The barn belonged to the family of Mossa Al Najada. It should be remarked that it was the eighth time Al Najada was targeted and his structures demolished. 

Picture of the targeted barn

Al 'Auja – an Overview:

It is located 12 km to the north east of Jericho city, adjacent to the Jordan River. It is edged by the eastern regional road that leads far north to Bisan. Its total area is 106399 dunums, 1186 of which is built up area of the village. The village's boundaries reach up to Fasayel in the north and An Nuwei'ma (south), Jordan River (east) and Ramallah Mountains (west). Residents depend largely on agriculture in their living because of the availability of water.

The Israeli Occupation captured 4717 dunums of Al 'Auja for colonial expansion purposes besides having several military bases there that devoured 1600 dunums. Road no. 90 which is 8180 long took away more than 818 dunums of Al ‘Auja. 5 colonies are founded on Al ‘Auja land and they devoured 2299 dunums of the village. The colonies are:

Prepared by
 The Land Research Center
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