Palestinians turn caves into homes
Summary
Palestinian herder Mohammed Emar has turned caves in Masafer Yatta into a family home after Israeli army demolitions forced his family to live underground. Residents in the occupied West Bank area say home demolitions, settler pressure and permit denials are shrinking their living space.
Key Points
- Mohammed Emar and his family now live in a cave home in Masafer Yatta after Israeli army demolitions destroyed their houses.
- The family has added concrete floors, limewashed walls, solar power and water from a well to make the cave livable.
- Residents say the area faces repeated home demolitions, tensions with Israeli settlers and systematic permit denials.
- Masafer Yatta’s residents rely on family and community ties to rebuild shelters and remain on their land.
