In the northern Jordan Valley, life for Palestinians is becoming harder by the day. More and more families are being pushed off their land as Israeli settlers expand across the area. What used to be home to over 100 Palestinian communities is now slowly disappearing.

Since 1967, dozens of villages have been destroyed. Some families now live in tents, without electricity or water. Others have left after repeated attacks and harassment. One resident, Yasser Abu Aram, lost everything — his home, tractor, water tanks, and animals — when Israeli forces raided his farm. Still, he refuses to leave.

The pressure is coming from all sides. Armed settlers backed by the military are moving into more land, while the Palestinian Authority offers little help. Most of the northern Jordan Valley is under full Israeli control, which makes it nearly impossible for Palestinians to build or farm freely. Many fear that without serious action, the entire area could soon be emptied of its Palestinian population.

There’s also a bigger plan at play. Israel is working to turn the Valley into a major solar energy hub, exporting electricity while pushing out the people who have lived there for generations. Farmers are already struggling with high costs, no support, and the constant threat of violence.

The Jordan Valley is one of the most fertile areas in the West Bank. It provides half of the West Bank’s fruits, vegetables, and water. But today, about 90% of it is in Israeli hands. Without urgent action, the Palestinians who remain may not be able to hold on much longer.