Israel Seizes Land Around Prophet Samuel's Tomb on West Bank

Israel has expropriated land surrounding the tomb of Prophet Samuel on the occupied West Bank, marking the first time the country has seized a Muslim holy site classified as wakf property in the territory. The move affects sacred grounds that hold religious significance for both Muslims and Jews. Palestinian authorities condemned the action as an attempt to transform the site into a Jewish location, viewing it as part of broader efforts to alter the religious character of occupied territories. The expropriation represents an escalation in disputes over religious sites in the West Bank, where control of holy places has long been a source of tension between Israelis and Palestinians.