One morning, the Hathaleen family of Umm al-Khair discovered that their outhouse had fallen within the illegally expanding boundaries of the nearby Carmel settlement. Then the IDF made things even worse. The family now has to cross the road to use the neighbors' toilet
The Hathaleen family's blocked outhouse. "It's something that's never happened in the whole world – neither in America or in hell," Salem says. Credit: Alex Levac
One morning, the Hathaleen family of Umm al-Khair discovered that their outhouse had fallen within the illegally expanding boundaries of the nearby Carmel settlement. Then the IDF made things even worse. The family now has to cross the road to use the neighbors' toilet
08:38 AM • July 11 2026 IDT
The way to the Hathaleen family's outhouse is blocked. The structure is inaccessible. A wooden swing and an Israeli flag that settlers brought in the dead of night this week are denying access to their toilet. It's a surreal sight – flag, outhouse and swing, as seen from a window in the house.
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