Northwest of Jerusalem, in Bir Nabala enclave
North Beit Hanina- Al Balad Bedouins
Resident
Number of Families
5
Sub-Tribe
Furijat
Names of Families
Imleihat
Farmers Origin/Family
Bir Esabea' (Be'er Sheva)
Refugees
official refugee status
Spatial/Building
Land Ownership
- private
- lease
- Waqf
Planning
No plan
Structure Type
- tent
- tin shack
- concrete
- wood
Infrastructure/Services
Access to Community
- pedestrian
- private vehicle
- public transit
Water Access
- authorized connection
- water tank
Water Access - details
The community is connected to the network of Bir Nabala, yet the pipes are too narrow and hardly any water reach the community, which forces them to buy water tanks.
Electric Connection
Electric Connection - details
The connected themselves to the main grid but the connection is irregular.
Health Care
clinic in neighboring community
Health Care - details
The nearest clinics are in Bir Nabala. The nearest hospital is the governmental hospital in Ramallah
Location of Services
Mainly in Beit Hanina and Ramallah
Education
Kindergarten
No
Location of School #1
Bir Nabala
general description [school #1]
- Girls
- Primary school
- Middle school
- High School
Distances to schools [school #1]
2001 - 5000 meters
Location of School #2
Bir Nabala
Time to schools [school #1]
16 - 30 minutes
general description [school #2]
- Boys
- Girls
- Primary school
- Middle school
- High School
Time to schools [school #2]
16 - 30 minutes
Distances to schools [school #2]
2001 - 5000 meters
Travel to school [school #1]
easy walk
Travel to school [school #2]
easy walk
Accessibility to school [school #1]
3
Accessibility to school [school #2]
3
History
History
The community was expelled from Bir Esabea' (Be'er Sheva) in 1948. They arrived to wadi Edam in Beit Hanina and were forced to leave the area after the establishment of the separation barrier.
livelihood
Seasonal Movement
no
Community Initiatives
no Initiatives
Other Occupation
- shepherding
- herd without shepherding
Main Occupation
- shepherding
- temporary employment in settlement
Woman's Occupation
- taking care of the herd
- taking care of the kids
- housekeeping
General Livelihood - details
Some members of the community work in Jordan Valley settlements.
Threats and obstacles
Threats and Obstacles
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separation barrier
Threats and Obstacles - details
Demolition orders
Number of Demolition Orders
27
Number of Demolitions
7
Demolitions - date of update
September 17, 2010