What's happening on the ground
The latest from the legal fight, the land, and the campaign to make Alice's story visible.
UrgentPhoto: Save al-Makhrour campaignLegalJune 3, 2025Legal harassment update from Alice
A false case against Alice and her mother was closed for lack of evidence — now the Israeli police have reopened it without any new developments. The family needs roughly $40,000 to mount a legal defense.
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Photo: Save al-Makhrour campaignLegalApril 11, 2025Legal battle update — April 2025
After the Civil Administration failed to provide legal proof of Himanuta's claim to the land, the family filed a second lawsuit on April 10, 2025 — now active.
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Photo: National Catholic ReporterJanuary 15, 2025Court rules in Alice's favor — the land is ours
After years of demolitions and legal battles, the Israeli court has issued a ruling affirming the Kisiya family's ownership of their Al-Makhrour land. This is a landmark moment for Palestinian Christians.
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Photo: Save al-Makhrour campaignOn the landDecember 6, 2024Alice and Mimi were arrested during a violent ambush by settlers
Alice and her mother Mimi were arrested while planting an olive tree on their own land. They were released without charges — but the police refuse to return their car.
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On the landNovember 8, 2024We're replanting the olive terraces
With the legal case moving in our direction, we've begun replanting the ancient terraces destroyed during the occupation of our land. Your giving is making this possible.
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Photo: World Council of ChurchesPressOctober 15, 2024World Council of Churches stands with Al-Makhrour
A WCC delegation visited the valley and Alice spoke to their assembly: “We need more support.” The global church is watching.
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PressSeptember 2, 2024France 24 visits the valley: 'We're not afraid'
France 24 published a video report from Al-Makhrour, following the family's fight against settler encroachment. Share it widely.
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UrgentPhoto: Middle East EyeLegalJuly 20, 2024Settlers destroy the solidarity tent — again
For the third time, our solidarity tent on the land has been torn down. We are filing an emergency motion with the court. Your support is urgent.
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LegalMay 10, 2024We have the documents — land registration from 1943
Alice has located Ottoman-era and British Mandate land registration documents proving her family has owned this land for generations. This is central to the legal case.
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