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Palestinians Disabilities

Abdul Latif Hafawi, 39, in his small farm for doves on the rooftop of his house. He lost the movement of his legs during the second intifada, and can’t stand without crutches. Abdul Latif’s wife assists him when he needs. He could not forget that he took a long time to retrieve the movement in his right hand after being was paralyzed for several months. Abdul Latif has 7 children; he received 4 of them after injury. He found himself teaches his children at home because of Injury, and he say they are high achievers because of him. a tight life, they closed my father's shop, interfere in our lives and restrict our freedom in movement, was not other choice but to participate in the second intifada, to throw stones on Israeli army. I'm not working now, but i receive a monthly salary from the Palestinian Authority instead of disability, beside my Wife's salary she earns every month from her work as a teacher; Abdul Latif said. He has small farm for doves on the rooftop of his home. Sometimes, He spend the time with his children at the small farm for doves they own on the rooftop of his home. (Photo by Mohammad Alhaj/NurPhoto)

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