Night guardians of the mountain in the occupied West Bank
Summary
In the West Bank village of al-Mufaqara, villagers take turns guarding against attacks from nearby Israeli settlers. The attacks have disrupted their simple rural life and led to the formation of a group called the Mountain Guardians Committee to protect their community during the night.Key Facts
- Al-Mufaqara is a village in the West Bank with about 23 families and 220 people.
- Villagers guard at night against attacks from Israeli settlers in nearby settlements.
- The Mountain Guardians Committee is a group of about 30 young men who monitor the village and alert others of potential threats.
- Residents of al-Mufaqara face regular threats, including damage to homes and agricultural lands.
- The community relies on agriculture and animal herding for their livelihood.
- A recent attack resulted in the death of Awda al-Hathalin, a figure of local resistance.
- Protective measures include using barbed wire and forming watch teams to guard the village.
- The villagers hope for a return to safety and normalcy, especially for future generations.
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