The mural of Hajj Suleiman al-Hathaleen is complete

feeling very humbled and honored to have worked with the immensely kind and hospitable village of Umm al-Khair, a Palestinian-Bedouin village in Masafer Yatta, near to Hebron, to create a mural in memory of their beloved elder, community leader and activist, Hajj Suleiman Hathaleen, Allah yerhamo.

Hajj was revered and his memory continues to be honored, knowing that not another soul exists like him in his bravery and commitment to nonviolent resistance against the occupation, by his village, throughout the neighboring hamlets of Masafer Yatta / the South Hebron Hills, Palestinians across this land, and many others standing in solidarity for Palestinian liberation. Hajj is remembered for his peaceful protesting, his resilience and his ability to speak out against the crimes perpetuated against his people, calling for justice.

@awdah.hathaleen , a young community leader, activist and English teacher of 27 in Umm al-Khair, speaks lovingly of Hajj, who was like a father to him. he shared his idea to create a painting in honor of the elder's legacy with Tess Miller, who helped to initiate this project. thank you to @sam_avraham for organizing a fundraiser to cover the cost of paint, brushes and other materials - and a thank you to all that donated to preserving the memory of a special leader. it's important to thank many people in this collective effort to create Hajj's mural - the village of Umm al-Khair for their openness, welcoming, and seeing the power of art; @j0j0gramz & Dolev Assaf for assisting with transportation to Masafer Yatta from Jerusalem; @iwitness_silwan , the project in which I've been working with for the last 2.5 years, for providing support; @emilyglickphoto for photographing this project; and lastly - a big big thank you to my friends and colleagues who assisted in the implementation and painting of Hajj's mural - @jenanmaswada , @manar.tamim97 & @justtrashbeautiful

please share in memory of Hajj Suleiman Hathaleen & support the community of Umm al-Khair by speaking out and resisting unjust home demolitions and violence.

#saveummalkheir #savemasaferyatta #hajjsuleiman #stophomedemolition