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Energy access another divider in West Bank

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Published: 16 April 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Solar energy access drives new wedge into Israeli-Palestinian conflict – Uri Blau – TakePart 06.11.15
Settlers in the West Bank are investing in solar farms to sell electricity to Israel’s grid but the Israeli Civil Administration, which supports the settlements, places significant obstacles before Palestinians wanting to access electricity and Palestinians hoping to benefit from solar electricity have seen their installations damaged by vandals and threatened with destruction by Israeli authorities.

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