“When I looked at the proposal, I liked it so much. It’s something different from the things that are in place here [in the territories], something different," said Hussam.
There are challenges. Although Rawabi lies in an area under Palestinian control, it is only accessible by a single road that is under Israeli control. Its water supply, also under Israeli control, is subject to cutoffs.
The Palestinian Authority, which governs here, has not provided funds for the schools, clinics or infrastructure.
Nearby Israeli settlers oppose the project. But Masri refuses to back down, saying Rawabi is sending a message.
“That yes, we can. We can build a nation, despite occupation. If we can do this under occupation, try us without the occupation and see what we can do," he said.
He says he wants Rawabi to show that the Palestinians can build a modern state and deserve one.
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