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Hebron seed bank bulldozed (Level A1) — boxes of assorted beans

Hebron seed bank bulldozedCEFR A1

7 Aug 2025

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Adapted from Walid El Houri, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by James Orr, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
71 words
  • 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 machines
    bulldozed
  • seed bank — a place that keeps plant material for future planting
  • variety — a different type of the same plant
    varieties
  • storage — a place to keep things safely
  • culture — the customs and everyday life of people
  • right — legal or social claims people can have
    rights

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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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