Nuaman, Palestinian village in Bethlehem Governorate, Palestine
Nuaman is a village perched on a hilltop surrounded by olive groves, with agricultural land organized into terraced slopes. An Israeli separation barrier encloses the settlement on three sides at the northern edge of Bethlehem.
The village came under Jerusalem's jurisdiction following the 1967 conflict, though residents remained connected to the West Bank administratively and socially. This arrangement created a complex legal situation that persists today.
Families continue to work the land using traditional methods passed down through generations, growing olives on terraced slopes that shape the village's character. This agricultural practice remains central to daily life and local identity despite external constraints.
Access to the village is restricted by military checkpoints that control movement in and out of the area regularly. Plan extra time for travel and check current access conditions before visiting.
The roughly 200 residents live under a peculiar legal arrangement where their homes fall under Jerusalem's administration, yet their identification documents classify them as West Bank residents. This creates an unusual situation where they are prohibited from entering Jerusalem despite living under its jurisdiction.
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