Israel Seals Ras al-Ahmar, Blocking Water During Barrier Build

Israeli forces have sealed Ras al-Ahmar in the Jordan Valley since mid-September 2026, resident Saeed Ayed told Al Jazeera, blocking water trucks for three days before Oct. 2. The herding village of 300 people keeps 15,000 livestock. Israel says the 20km Crimson Thread barrier — a border fence — is for security. A council tractor bringing water was seized.