History distortion: Ancient 4th century synagogue is a “false Israeli narrative,” according to PA TV

Official PA TV News

HatemAl-Mahariq,MayorofAl-Samu’:“Thisisnotthefirsttimethatthe settlers are invading this archaeological site(i.e.,theEshtemoaSynagogue,anancient4thcenturysynagoguefeaturingJewishmenorahdecorations,locatedinAl-Samu’).Manytimestheyinvadethistowerinordertostrengthen the false Israeli narrative that this tower is a religious site connected to the origins of the Jews and to their deceitful presence in this land.Thesettlersusedtheseclaimstocontinueswallowingupourlandsandourareasonareligiouspretext,justastheStateofIsraelusesthisexcuse.”

Official PA TV newsreader: “The greed of the occupation and the settlers encircles every historical, archaeological, and religious sitein Palestine in order to impose their control over them and Judaize them. The recurring invasions of the settlers to sites like this target the Palestinian heritage and history. Thus, they are attempting to harm the contours of these areas and Judaize them.”

[Official PA TV News, April 1, 2021]