At-Tuwani, Palestine, South Hebron Hills

Prayers for Peacemakers, May 1, 2014

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May 1, 2014

Prayers for Peacemakers, May 1, 2014

Pray for the people of At-Tuwani, who remain steadfast in
their resistance to occupation, although settlements continue to confiscate
lands they have depended on for their livelihood.

See blog post: Tuwani: still in need of water

Children walking to school in Tuwani from Tuba and Mighayer Al Abeed. Ma'on is on the hill on the right. Note the extensive polytunnels and the new orchard behind the children. There is an extensive area of fruit trees out of shot to the right.

Children
walking to school in Tuwani from Tuba and Mughayer Al Abeed. The Israeli settlement of Ma’on is
on the hill to the right. Note the extensive settlement polytunnels and the settlement’s new
orchard behind the children.

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