On July 31, 2025, Israeli forces caused serious damage to a seed bank in Hebron. This seed bank was important because it held many traditional seeds. The destruction was quick and without warning. It impacted local efforts to keep agricultural knowledge and seeds alive.
Seeds are connected to cultural identity. When seeds are lost, a part of the people's history disappears. Many groups, like La Via Campesina, condemned this destruction, seeing it as an attack on food sovereignty and culture.
Difficult words
- seed — Small part of a plant that can grow.seeds
- destroy — To damage something badly or completely.destruction
- culture — Ideas, customs, and social behavior of a group.
- identity — Who a person or group is.
- agricultural — Related to farming and growing food.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think seeds hold cultural identity?
- What are some ways to protect traditional seeds?
- How can communities respond to such destruction?
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