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2022-2023
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Governorate:
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Nablus
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Locality:
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Majdal Bani Fadil
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Address:
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Al-Majdal
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Mohammad Nayif Othman, is a 42 years old Palestinian farmer, lives in Majdal Bani Fadil village, with six family members and owns four dunums (1 acre) of land. Mohammad states that the land and the olive trees hold special meaning for him. Initially, he expressed that he wasn't taking good care of his land because of the challenges they faced in Area C and that the settlers would attack and take it from him at any moment. But then he started caring for the land and planting olive trees just the same way he cares for and raises his children. Finally, he mentioned seeing the olive trees grow. I was filled with more joy and hope. and he expresses gratitude to everyone who supports him and his family with the olive trees. The Olive Tree Campaign supported Mohammad with 75 olive trees to help him stay in his land and keep hope alive.
Majdal Bani Fadil is a village located southeast of Nablus in the northern West Bank, with a population of 2,346 people and an area of 6,651 dunums (1644 acres), of which 4,275 dunums (1056 acres) are arable land. The agricultural sector faces challenges such as a lack of financial support, resources, and water sources. The village's land is classified as 18% Area B and 82% Area C, where Israel has full control. Two Israeli colonies (settlements), "Itamar" and "Rechalim", are constructed on part of the village land and considered illegal under international law.
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