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Palestinian family shelters in cave for three years after home demolished
A Palestinian family in the West Bank village of Al-Tuwani has been living in a cave since their home was destroyed in 2023. The family of 13, including two wives and eleven children, faces repeated incidents with nearby settlers.
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Mohammad Fadel Amr and his extended family have made a cave their home in Al-Tuwani village in the occupied West Bank following the demolition of their house in 2023. The family comprises two wives and eleven children who now shelter in the cave as their permanent residence.
According to the family, their situation has been compounded by recurring confrontations with settlers in the surrounding area. These incidents have created an atmosphere of insecurity and difficulty for the household struggling to maintain basic living standards in their makeshift shelter.
The demolition and subsequent displacement of the family reflects the broader tensions in the West Bank, where Palestinian communities face housing challenges amid settlement expansion. Al-Tuwani village has been a focal point of such disputes, with Palestinian residents reporting ongoing pressures from nearby settler communities.
The family's three-year stay in the cave underscores the humanitarian challenges facing Palestinians displaced by home demolitions in the occupied territories. Basic services and safety remain pressing concerns for Amr's family as they navigate life in their current conditions.