This Palestinian Town Holds 5,000 Years of History. Israel Is About to Seize It.
Israeli plans will expropriate 450 acres around Sebastia, seize its archaeological park and homes, displacing Palestinian residents to create a settler "national park".
Israel plans to seize major Roman-era historical site in occupied West Bank
Israel intends to expropriate 180 hectares around Sebastia in the occupied West Bank to develop an archaeological site, constituting a major seizure of Palestinian land.
The boy who bled to death as an Israeli soldier celebrated his shot'
"The youth of Sebastia have learned to hide in their homes whenever Israeli soldiers approach the town. They try to get back before invading soldiers reach their street, knowing all too well the potentially grave consequences if they don't."