The Jordan Valley has the potential to be the Palestinian breadbasket, yet restrictions on Palestinians’
use of land, water, and on building in the valley are keeping them poor
while helping nearby Israeli settlements thrive. This stark report by Oxfam
says Palestinians could generate an extra $1.5 billion annually if
these Israeli restrictions were removed. However, the reality remains
that this arable area is benefiting few Palestinians and a majority
Israeli settlers, who are given unhindered access to land and water
resources.
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