Abdulhadi Hantash is a Muslim Palestinian and friend to Christian Peacemaker Teams since 1995. He is a field consultant to the Palestinian Prime Minister, Mahmoud Abbas, for “Wall and Settlement Affairs.” He is chairman of the Land Defense Committee for the Hebron District in the West Bank. This non-profit organization monitors settlement expansion. Mr. Hantash worked for the Municipality of Hebron in the West Bank as a land surveyor/cartographer for 30+ years.

Mr. Hantash has testified in Israeli courts more than two-hundred times. He regularly discusses land issues with journalists and is particularly good at describing the various methods by which Israel legally seizes Palestinian land, through hundreds of military laws. He knows every dunum (acre) in Hebron. Palestinians and Israelis highly regard his expertise.

Mr. Hantash is committed to non-violence and works closely with Israeli and Palestinian peace organizations. He has toured internationally in many countries and has met with the US Lawmakers and the US State Department numerous times.

In mid-June, He visits the US Capitol and will share of his experience and his expertise when he returns to Columbus on June 27.