Join the people of South Hebron Hills in their daily struggle against military occupation and apartheid!

From November 9–12, you are invited to take part in house building, agricultural work, discussions, cultural events and Playback Theatre performances about the realities of life and struggle in the South Hebron Hills.

The South Hebron Hills are located in Area C of the occupied West Bank, placing the whole region under complete Israeli civil and military control. Since the 1970’s, firing zones, closed military areas and illegal Israeli settlements, have led to the displacement of entire communities.  Others live under the constant threat of forced expulsion. In addition, Palestinian residents face violent harassment from settlers, home demolitions and restricted access to farming land.  Many communities lack paved roads, electricity, telephone lines, running-water, or a sewage system. Infrastructure built to meet these needs is frequently demolished under orders issued by the Israeli Civil Administration.

ITINERARY

November 9th, At-Tuwani

11am – 1pm: Walk in surrounding hills

1pm – 2pm: Lunch

2pm – 3:30pm: Playback Theatre on theme of water apartheid

3:30pm – 4:30pm: Discussion with community members

6pm – 7pm: Dinner

7:30pm – 9:30pm: Musical performance

November 10th, Mafaqarah

9am – 1pm: Building/Agricultural work

11am – 12noon: Women-only Playback Theatre event and discussion

1pm – 2pm: Lunch

2pm – 5pm: Building/Accompaniment

6pm – 7pm: Dinner

7:30pm – 9:30pm: Playback Theatre + Dubke performance

November 11th, Tuba

9am – 1pm: Building/Agricultural work

1pm – 2pm: Lunch

2pm – 5pm: Building/Agricultural work

6pm – 7pm: Dinner

7:30pm – 9:30pm: Playback Theatre + Dubke performance

November 12th, Umm-Al Khair

9am – 12:30pm: Building/Agricultural work

12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch

2pm – 3:30pm: Playback Theatre performance and discussion

COST

15 – 20 NIS suggested donation per meal

RSVP

Please confirm your participation via phone or email at least 2 days in advance of each event

CONTACT

Hafeth Heraini, Ph: 0598300845

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ORGANIZERS

The Freedom TheatreSouth Hebron Hills Popular Committee

THE FREEDOM BUS

The Freedom Bus, an initiative of The Freedom Theatre, uses interactive theatre and cultural activism to bear witness, raise awareness and build alliances throughout occupied Palestine and beyond.

PLAYBACK THEATRE

Audience members share autobiographical accounts and watch as a team of actors and musicians instantly transform these accounts into improvised theatre pieces. Playback Theatre provides opportunity for education, advocacy and community building.

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