B.O.S

A gate blocking access to a road

The gates at the entrances of West Bank cities: division and daily hardship

Across the occupied West Bank including major cities like Hebron (Al-Khalil), Nablus, Ramallah, and many towns and villages, Israeli forces have significantly increased the installation of heavy metal gates and military checkpoints at entrances to Palestinian communities. These gates have become symbols of fragmentation, control, and hardship in the lives of ordinary Palestinians. 

A fence bearing an Israeli flag blocking the entrance of a cemetery

Even our dead are imprisoned

In most parts of the world, visiting a grave is a simple, deeply human act. People walk to the cemetery, bring flowers, sit by the

Two persons receive an award

Travel ticket 

Travelling to Tunisia offered a glimpse of what freedom could feel like—a life unburdened by barriers and restrictions. The ability to move freely, to express our identity without fear, and to connect with others on a human level felt revolutionary.

A person in a red jacket and a child stand in the rubble of a demolished house

Demolitions in Masafer Yatta continue unabated

Even the tents that families take refuge in after their homes are demolished are not spared from destruction. Palestinians often tear down their tents, fearing that settlers will attack at night with Molotov cocktails. 

a crowd of people aligned with the Campaign for Secure Dwellings is gathered as Israeli soldiers approach during a home demolition in Hebron

Defending our home with CPT

The Campaign for Secure Dwellings matched faith communities with families like mine in the West Bank to put pressure on Israeli and US authorities to stop home demolitions

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