In Hebron, hundreds of Palestinians have been forced to leave their homes due to increased Israeli restrictions and search operations since October. Issam Ahmed reports that in the H2 area, controlled by Israeli settlers, Palestinians face a nightmare with checkpoints and barriers limiting their movement. The closures have caused unemployment, hunger, and destitution among the population. Amnesty International’s report on facial recognition technology used by Israel reveals further surveillance and control over Palestinians.
Human rights defender Issa Amro highlights the impact of curfews and restrictions, leaving families impoverished and isolated. Imad Abu Shamseya and Alaa Jaber share their experiences of living in fear and facing violent attacks from settlers. The increased abuses seem aimed at driving Palestinians out of their homes. UN figures show thousands displaced by Israeli policies in 2023.
The atrocities faced by Palestinians in Hebron are heartbreaking and raise concerns about human rights violations. Despite the challenges, the community continues to resist and support each other against the oppressive measures imposed by the Israeli military and settlers.
Published in collaboration with Egab.