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21-07-2008  Photo Collection  
West Bank: the shrinking world of the Bedouins
Drought, harsh climate and restrictions on movement have a devastating effect on Bedouins. In these photos, pastoralists ponder their future as they struggle to find pasture and water for their sheep. The ICRC provides emergency water supplies to the worst-hit areas.

© ICRC / H. Kvam / 08.2007 / il-e-01485


An ICRC truck makes its way through bumpy dirt roads with urgently needed water supplies.

The organization has started an emergency distribution of water for 1,000 people and their 50,000 sheep in the southern district of Massafar Yatta, which is one of the worst-affected areas.




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