Confronting violent settlers in the occupied West Bank, together

In the hills of the West Bank, Palestinian shepherds and Israeli activists unite to face down settler violence.

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It crackled in the air like static. So much was happening lately that only a fool would walk into the hills and not be on their guard.

The sun was already high, pulsing heat across the stillness of the land. There was the sound of the animals’ bells, men and boys whistling to call in the dogs.

High on the hill opposite was the Jewish settlement of Rotem. Close by was an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) post. There to protect the settlers.

Anybody looking down would see the gathering at Ahmad Daraghme’s home: the Palestinian shepherd; the Israeli activists who support him; the foreign journalists with their camera.

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