WorldWhat is ‘Herod’s Pool’, and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?

Israel has begun developing a reservoir in the occupied West Bank village of Fasayil, calling it “Herod’s Pool”. Settlers diverted water without authorisation from Palestinian farmer Saad Nemer’s land, leaving fields and greenhouses without irrigation. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich nevertheless announced a development and preservation project. Critics say heritage projects are being used to expand Israeli control over Palestinian land and water.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-05 18:24Original