Tahani and Her Daughters... Under Threat

Tahani and Her Daughters... Under Threat After her husband sold their home and all the furniture, Tahani, a 33-year-old mother of three girls aged between 5 and 13, had no choice but to return to her father’s house in southern Hebron. Her husband had decided early on to abandon his responsibilities toward his family, leaving them without even the basic necessities for a decent life. What made the situation even more terrifying were the threats from creditors — some even went as far as threatening to kidnap her daughters if her husband failed to repay his debts. Tahani has made many attempts, and continues to try, to convince her husband to fulfill his duties as a father and provider — but to no avail. Her family remains vulnerable, constantly under threat, and burdened by financial desperation. The alternative — divorce — carries a heavy social stigma that Tahani feels unprepared to face or endure. Despite the support she receives from the Palestinian Maintenance Fund, their needs far exceed the available assistance. With the fund's limited resources, this struggling family finds itself appealing to kind-hearted people for help.