Evacuation notice within 30 days affects dozens of residents in the village of al-Sirra in the Negev

The Green Patrol unit, in cooperation with the Israel Land Authority, notified dozens of residents in the unrecognized village of al-Sirra in the Negev to evacuate land within 30 days, threatening legal action. The document claims illegal possession of state land and demands the removal of all people and property.

The Green Patrol unit, in cooperation with the Israel Land Authority, notified dozens of residents in the unrecognized village of al-Sirra in the Negev today, Tuesday, to evacuate land within 30 days, threatening legal action if they fail to comply. The document, dated November 3, 2026, and addressed to a long list of individuals, states that the issuing authorities claim these individuals are "illegally possessing state land" and accuses them of "erecting fences, planting, and constructing permanent structures and light buildings without the approval of the Israel Land Authority or obtaining the necessary permits." The document demanded that the mentioned residents evacuate the land within 30 days from its issuance, remove all people, property, and belongings, and restore the situation to its previous state. The issuing authorities warned that they would take legal action if the demands are not met, including resorting to the courts and holding those responsible for all resulting expenses, noting that they would not send an additional warning. This step comes amid fears of targeting the lands and homes of al-Sirra residents with evacuation and prosecution measures, raising questions about the repercussions of these notices on the residents and their rights to land and housing.