Holding on to hope in Masafer Yatta: stories from villages under threat
B.O.S
July 4, 2025
In Masafer Yatta, the pathways and ancient stones of the villages tell stories of suffering and resilience.
In Masafer Yatta, the pathways and ancient stones of the villages tell stories of suffering and resilience.
The policy of placing barbed wire at home entrances and closing off streets is part of a broader strategy of “soft displacement.” By making life unbearable for residents, the Occupation seeks to push Palestinians out of these areas.
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.
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.
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
The imposed restrictions across al Khalil/Hebron not only exacerbate economic challenges but also foster a sense of isolation among affected families and communities.
For over 76 years, the canvas tent has accompanied the Palestinian struggle for liberation, both as a symbol of what has been lost and a companion of steadfastness
As a tactic of neocolonial displacement, Israel is denying Palestinians their human right to water through theft, demolitions, and pollution of water sources.
For decades, international media has painted the Palestinian struggle in terms of terrorism, while Israeli occupation, ethnic cleansing, and human rights violations against Palestinians are attributed to self-defence.
Basic freedom of movement in Palestine—walking to the grocery store, driving to visit family, or flying internationally—depends on your nationality, race, and religion. As a Palestinian, you are denied these rights as others in your country move freely.