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  • Living the American Dream in the West Bank

    Hanging Out with Israel’s Illegal Homesteaders

    Prospective settlers of Hashmonaim receive a handy FAQ sheet: “Is this area over the ‘Green Line?’ ” reads one question. “Geographically and tax-wise, yes,” the sheet explains. But because it’s guarded by armed men and the Israeli government sanctions the settlement, Hashmonaim doesn’t feel illegal. Full story

    2013 Jan 17 Kiera Feldman, Photos by Gillian Laub Travel
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