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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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Kafr Aatyeh
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Maher Abdel-Raouf Khateeb, is a 59 years old Palestinians, who owns eight dunums (2 acres) of land in Majdal Bani Fadil village. The Olive Tree Campaign provided Maher with 75 olive trees to help him stay on his land and keep hope alive. Maher stated that olive tree planting accounts for 90% of his income. And he said that the olive tree is holy, and it is very important for every family in Palestine to plant these trees because they tell our story and show that we are committed to this land and will never leave it.
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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