From fresh figs to garbage: Israeli settler expansion turns the West Bank into a dumping ground

The New Arab – Israeli settler expansion is turning the West Bank into a dumping ground, causing severe environmental and health issues for Palestinian workers and communities.

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Life under siege in Bethlehem: How the birthplace of Jesus is now surrounded by Israeli settlements

The New Arab – Palestinian farmers and residents share their struggles in the West Bank area, surrounded by 37 Israeli settlements and the Segregation Wall.

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Bethlehem Natural History Museum: A snapshot of Palestine before Israeli colonial terraforming

The New Arab: Mazin and Jessie Qumsiyeh’s Bethlehem-based museum not only preserves endangered species but also safeguards Palestinian culture amidst the ongoing war in Gaza.

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‘The problems are endless’: Farmers in Jordan mobilise against desertification and poor pay

The New Arab – Agriculture in Jordan is suffering from neoliberal policies and Israel’s water capture, forcing activists to mobilise against desertification and poor pay.

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