Israeli forces destroy water pipeline in Sebastia near Nablus

Israeli forces on Sunday destroyed a main water pipeline in the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank, cutting water supplies to dozens of homes.

Sebastia Mayor Mohammad Azem said in a press statement that Israeli forces destroyed the pipeline that supplies Palestinian homes in the western part of the town. He said the damage deprived dozens of families of water, noting that residents rely mainly on this line to meet their daily needs.

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Azem said targeting infrastructure in the town increases the hardship faced by residents and places additional pressure on families, particularly as the area continues to face difficult conditions due to ongoing Israeli measures.

He added that the municipality will assess the extent of the damage to the pipeline and look for ways to repair it as soon as possible to restore water supplies to the affected homes.

Sebastia is periodically raided by Israeli forces, with the incursions often accompanied by field measures and damage to property and infrastructure, further worsening residents’ hardships and affecting their daily lives.

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