- Israeli forces bulldozed a seed bank in Hebron.
- The unit held many old local seed varieties.
- Families had saved these seeds for years.
- The destruction was fast, sudden and unannounced.
- Bulldozers destroyed tools and storage buildings.
- A video of the damage was shared online.
- Groups said the loss hurts food rights.
- Seed saving is part of local culture.
- People are worried about future farming.
- Many fear losing land, memory, and food.
Difficult words
- bulldoze — to destroy with heavy machinesbulldozed
- seed bank — a place that keeps plant material for future planting
- variety — a different type of the same plantvarieties
- storage — a place to keep things safely
- culture — the customs and everyday life of people
- right — legal or social claims people can haverights
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Discussion questions
- Do you or your family save seeds or plants?
- Would you be worried if a farm lost seeds?
- Is seed saving part of local culture where you live?
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