Middle East
West Bank cave community fears eviction
Palestinians living in caves south of Hebron city find no protection in new Israeli court ruling.
Last Modified: 09 Aug 2012 07:36

Communities living in caves south of the city of Hebron in the Occupied West Bank have been locked for years in a legal battle over who has official jurisdiction over the land.

Palestinians living in the area believed a recent Israeli court ruling would protect their rights, but now they are once again fearful for their homes.

Al Jazeera’s Cal Perry reports from the Occupied West Bank. 

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