Israeli forces destroy 3 water wells near Nablus

Israeli forces demolished three water wells on Thursday in the village of al-Naseriya, east of Nablus, the official Palestinian Authority news agency WAFA reported. The wells were owned by Muhammad Wahdan Abu Luay, Najeh Zaid and Nabil Judeh. Chairman of Jordan Valley Central Agricultural Association, Said Ishtayeh, told WAFA that the water wells were used to irrigate around 1500 dunams of agricultural land in the village. Tens of Palestinian families will lose their income as a result of the demolitions, he added, as the wells were the only source of water used for the agricultural season. Israeli forces also declared the village a closed military zone, witnesses said. Villagers said that this it the second time Israeli forces have demolished the water wells since July 2011.