Tension in Hebron, West Bank

• Prize
  Bronze in Press/Political
• Photographer
  Amy Siqveland, United States
• Website
  http://www.amysiqveland.com

Hebron’s Tomb of the Patriarchs, as it is known to Israelis, or Ibrahimi Mosque, as it is known to Muslims, is tense.The structure contains both a synagogue & a mosque, separated by a bulletproof glass partition.The Israeli military screens those entering & leaving the compound.Most of Hebron is under the Palestinian Authority’s control, however, Israeli settlements are present, including ~800 settlers who live in the the city center.They're protected by a permanent detachment of Israeli soldiers.In 1994, an Israeli-American settler entered the building during Ramadan & killed 29 Palestinians.

I am a photographer with a background in social work. I use my pen and camera as grassroots tools to help raise awareness for underserved populations.