Dear colleagues of the diplomatic community,

The situation in the Northern Jordan Valley continues to deteriorate, with sustained settler violence, intensified military restrictions, and increasing efforts to pressure Palestinian shepherding communities off their land. Access to grazing areas and water sources has been further restricted, and families face growing isolation from healthcare, education, and essential services. In the last week, 25 families were forcibly displaced, which increases the pressure on those who are trying to resist.

We invite you to join a field visit to the Northern Jordan Valley on Monday, 2 March. The tour will be led by our team together with a member of the Jordan Valley activists who maintain long-standing, trusted relationships with local communities. This visit offers an opportunity to meet residents directly, hear about the daily impact of these pressures, and witness the realities affecting their ability to remain on their land.

The schedule for the program with location coordinates;

9.30am Meeting near Chamra (32.198667,35.453095)

10am Visiting a Palestinian family living approx. a mile from Chavat Tirza, Moshe Sharvit

11am Visit to the Jino outlook (32.290848 35.508881), near the outpost of Nof Gilad Farm

11.45am Visit to Ein al Hilweh (32.325844  35.503455 ), near the settlement of Maskiot and the outpost of Eretz Hshemesh of Asael

1.30pm Meeting with the local Palestinian community of Al Farsisiya Naba´a ElGhazal (32.342720 35.510503) near the Tene/Rotem farm

2.30 pm Tour Ends

(Transportation will not be provided)

Places are limited as we keep the convoy small to avoid unwanted attention and to provide the most meaningful experience for you and the people you will meet. 

Please RSVP to laura.morris@cfpeace.org by Thursday 26th February to reserve your place. Please include how many people will be in your party as well as their names and titles.

Combatants for Peace is working closely with these villages, providing accompaniment, monitoring, and practical support. At this moment, visible international engagement is one of the few sources of protection these communities have. Your presence can contribute to meaningful protection for these communities at a time of unprecedented vulnerability. I hope to see you there.

Best wishes,

Laura Morris

Development Director, Combatants for Peace