Israel continues to operate with impunity in what seems to be a brutal and protracted experiment, while much of the world looks on, says RAMZY BAROUD
Palestinians take their fight for justice to the mountains
For many years, the Amarneh family has attempted to build a proper home in the West Bank, but their request has been denied by the Israeli military every time. Now they live in a cave – which Israel wants to demolish. RAMZY BAROUD reports

PALESTINIANS are not going anywhere. This is the gist of seven decades of Palestinian struggle against zionist colonialism. The proof? The story of Ahmed Amarneh.
Amarneh, a 30-year-old civil engineer from the northern West Bank village of Farasin, lives with his family in a cave.
For many years, the Amarneh family has attempted to build a proper home, but their request has been denied by the Israeli military every time.
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