Displaced Palestinians Return to Devastated West Bank Village
Residents of Khirbet Zanuta face demolished homes and ongoing threats from Israeli settlers despite court ruling allowing their return.
- Israel's Supreme Court ruled this summer that displaced residents of Khirbet Zanuta could return under protection.
- Nearly all village structures, including homes, a clinic, and a school, were destroyed in their absence.
- About 40% of the original residents have not returned, citing safety concerns and lack of infrastructure.
- Returnees face restrictions on new construction due to the village's designation as an archaeological zone.
- Ongoing settler intimidation and limited international sanctions highlight the challenges of resettlement.
Associated Press 