Ein Il Hilwe, where settlers from the illegal settlement of Maskiot set up a tent last week in order to harrass local bedouin has now been declared a 'closed military area' and a home has been demolished by the army. Tonight the newly homeless family will have to sleep in a local school.

After trying to build another tent beside the main road and being asked by the army to leave the area, the family has no other choice than to sleep in the Jordan Valley Solidarity tent school.

Volunteers have erected another tent for the family. The IOF came yesterday and said they would return on Sunday 27th January and demolish it

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Join us in the Jordan Valley

Brighton Jordan Valley Solidarity,in response to increased settler violence and army repression in the valley, has decided to keep a permanent presence in the valley for the forseeable future. At the moment we plan to have volunteers in the area at least until Winter 2011. Come and join us! Brighton JVS can offer training and support for volunteers working in the valley.

If you're interested email  brightontubas@gmail.com