OSRA Grant Cycle 4 Public Reports : Project Title: The Impact of Political Conflict on Palestinian Families (Hebron Old City as a Prototype)

This research focuses on Hebron, the largest city in the West Bank, exploring the political conflict in its old city and the surrounding H2 area. The study examines the impact of this conflict on families in terms of health, education, relationships, social and economic conditions, and coping strategies. With approximately 40,000 Palestinians living alongside 800 Israeli settlers protected by 650 soldiers, severe restrictions on movement and daily tensions prevail. This conflict is intensified by contested religious sites, including the Ibrahimi Mosque, sacred to both Jews and Muslims. The study aims to provide insights applicable to broader conflict areas, shedding light on the challenges faced by families in these conditions.