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Solar power great – but not for West Bank Bedouin

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Published: 12 January 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Solar power is great, unless you are a Bedouin in the West Bank – Haaretz 07.01.16
Israel encourages using solar panels for electricity, but West Bank Bedouin who try to join the bandwagon are deemed to be building illegal structures. The petitioners argue no permit is required for solar panels not part of any building and that the Civil Administration's real goal is to be cruel to the residents and to wear them out until they leave their place of residence.
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