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Bedouin Women Hunger Strike for Justice in West Bank

8/6/2025

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In Umm al-Khair, West Bank, nearly 24 Bedouin women are courageously on a hunger strike, demanding the return of Awdah Al Hathaleen's body, who was tragically killed by a Jewish settler. Defying Israeli burial conditions, they stand united against ongoing violence and arrests, shining a light on their relentless fight for justice and dignity in their community.

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In Umm al-Khair, West Bank, nearly 24 Bedouin women are courageously on a hunger strike, demanding the return of Awdah Al Hathaleen's body, who was tragically killed by a Jewish settler. Defying Israeli burial conditions, they stand united against ongoing violence and arrests, shining a light on their relentless fight for justice and dignity in their community.