The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Tuesday morning stormed Sebastia town north of Nablus and cordoned off the archaeological area and al-Bayader Square as a prelude to the coming of several Jewish settlers aboard buses.
Local sources reported that Israeli soldiers prevented any Palestinian from entering al-Bayader area and ordered them to stay away.
They added that the Israeli army also deployed troops at the entrance to the town as part of its security measures ahead of the settlers’ visit.
Locals have voiced fears that the settlers’ growing visits to the Palestinian archaeological sites in Sebastia could portend intents to take them over.
