On April 12th the security guards from Carmel settlement, next to Umm Al Kheir, placed coils of concertina wire in the village, blocking the children’s path to the school. This was done under the cover of darkness, just before school was set to resume after being closed for nearly 2 months due to the war in the region. The children of Umm Al Kheir have walked this path to school for 50 years. Congress must act now to restore Umm Al Kheir’s right to an education.

Many feared this was a precursor to something else, and they were right. On Monday, April 20th, a new caravan was placed in Umm Al Kheir, across the road from the school. Community members believe this is the beginning of a new settler outpost, one that will be used to continue to block children's access to the school.

Meanwhile, the village's master plan was reviewed on April 28th, and this could provide the opportunity for Umm al Kheir to plan for their future, as all communities should. The village now must wait for the response from the court, which may come in 14 days.

Now is the time to press Congress to assure the safety of Umm Al Kheir and restore their children’s right to an education.

Ask your Senators and Representative to make two urgent calls, on your behalf.

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