clear

Creating new perspectives since 2009

Sheep die after Israeli settlers poison land in West Bank

December 24, 2025 at 12:42 pm

Sheep died after settlers sprayed poisonous chemicals in West Bank

Five sheep died on Tuesday after settlers sprayed poisonous chemicals on land in the village of Kisan, east of Bethlehem in the West Bank, according to WAFA.  

Local sources said settlers sprayed toxic pesticides on land in the northern part of the village. The chemicals killed the sheep that were grazing on the grass and plants in the area.

The West Bank and Jerusalem have seen a rise in Israeli violations and attacks. According to the Palestinian Information Centre, there were 7,066 violations recorded in November 2025, resulting in the deaths of 25 Palestinians and injuries to 309 others.

READ: Shtayyeh: Settler population in West Bank and Jerusalem hits 881,000