From the River: Ethnic Cleansing in the West Bank village of Ras Ein Al Auja

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The West Bank is experiencing unprecedented israeli settler violence backed by the zionist occupation. In January 2026, the shepherding village Ras Ein Al Auja became among the latest Palestinian community to be ethnically cleansed. Two of our Vermont neighbors were in Ras al Ein for the winter when this happened, and are back now to share the story of Ras and surrounding villages of Jericho.

‘From the River’: This part of Palestine lies along the Jordan River, the eastern edge of Palestinian land which then stretches west to the Mediterranean Sea. Despite facing violent annexation by the zionist state, Palestinians remain steadfast until the day Palestine is free.