In the quiet, ancient hamlet of Khirbet al-Marajim, nestled in the central West Bank, the Masallam family lives under a constant shadow of fear and displacement, their lives a harrowing testament to the escalating tensions in the occupied territories.
Hajja Latifa, 66, recalls a time when the world was "safe," a stark contrast to the violence that has become their daily reality.
The economic impact of the occupation on their lives is equally devastating.
This strategy of "creeping annexation" through settler violence and state complicity often goes underreported compared to overt military confrontations, yet its cumulative effect is profound.
This paints a vivid picture of a vibrant, self-sustaining life that has been systematically dismantled by army prohibitions and settler attacks, as documented by Al Jazeera .
The Masallam family in Khirbet al-Marajim faces ongoing settler attacks, arson, and displacement attempts, highlighting the severe human cost of West Bank occupation amidst broader regional instability.