Life in a Bedouin village that's been destroyed 101 times

The Israeli government has demolished this tiny village time and time again. Each time, the residents rebuild.

Bedouins attend Friday prayer under a tent in the Al-Araqib village.
(Image credit: HAZEM BADER/AFP/Getty Images)

"My grandfather is there. My aunt is there. And I'll be here, God willing."

Soliman Abu-Madegham steps through the Negev dust in the cemetery at Al-Araqib, pointing to graves in the desert dirt. The cemetery is the center of Al-Araqib, but almost by default: Depending on the day, its single-wire fence and proud sign might be the only structures standing in the village.

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Skylar Lindsay
Skylar Lindsay is a freelance writer and photographer publishing on social justice, travel, food, and human rights issues. He's a Seattle native and studied peace and conflict at Colgate University. He's also worked as a kayak guide, an organic farmer, and a Spanish tapas cook. His latest writing is posted at here.