The 450,000 settlers use as much or more water than the 2.3 million Palestinians.

It was probably used as a food source by Indians and early white settlers.

British settlers moved into the area in the early 19th century and used the land for farming.

It was used as a landmark by early settlers and is a historical site today.

The early settlers used to hide in them during Indian attacks.

Jewish settlers use a road through the village to reach their communities.

Soldiers also shot dead a Palestinian man who approached them near a road used by settlers.

He declared that the settlers would not use violence against Israeli security officers.

Nearby settlers used to bring their grain to the mill.

By the early 1840s the trail along the river was being used by settlers going west to California.