The previous one was demolished.
The people who lived there had received a demolition order. In the night the army came. Surrounded the area. They proceeded to demolish the home. They destroyed the plants.
Just a month earlier an international team had come to help rebuild their home. The one we are being invited into just now.
It could not be built in exactly the same place to avoid another demolition order. The hostess was in tears as she welcomed us in. She was so proud of this home that was gifted to her and her family after the horror of losing her other home. She said they still have restless nights. Her neighbour ran in and wanted to tell us about the group who came months earlier here to help rebuild it. She had a massive smile with tears saying what courage she had drawn from this small bunch.
They worked hard. Some senior in their years but very 'junior' in their work ethic. She said in her small but limited English: “thank you and may god bless you”.
They then served us some food and drinks despite having to hold back due to Ramadan.
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