Ofir Berman

Photographer
   
Along the Separation Wall (2022-ongoing)
Location: Israel
Nationality: Israeli
Biography: Ofir Berman is an Israeli documentary photographer whose work focuses on social and cultural issues. Her work gives an intimate view of people living within the fringes of society and aims to capture the resilience and the authentic spirit in the... MORE
Private Story
Along the Separation Wall (2022-ongoing)
Copyright Ofir Berman 2024
Updated Oct 2022
Topics Journalism, Portrait, Reportage
(2022 - ongoing)

‘Along the Separation Wall’ is a contemporary depiction of the complex Israeli-Palestinian reality, shedding light on a path towards tolerance and hope for the disputed land. The conflict between Israel and Palestine is a longstanding disagreement over land ownership and sovereignty in the Middle East, which remains one of the most significant and challenging conflicts in the world today.  It encloses deep-rooted historical, political, and religious resentments and aspirations on both sides.  
The separation wall, which spans a total length of 708 kilometers and towers at a height of 8 meters, was constructed by Israel in response to Palestinian violence during the Second Intifada in 2022. It isolates and segregates Palestinians and Israelis from each other, breeding an atmosphere of uncertainty, frustration, and animosity. While Israel maintains that the barrier is necessary for its security, Palestinians argue that it is a violation of their human rights.
 
The series captures the daily lives and dreams of individuals residing on both sides of the wall, in those areas where Israel and Palestine merge into a single, indistinct line. Throughout the project, I encounter unfamiliar faces that are united by their attachment to the sacred land. These encounters lead to profound reflections on themes such as identity, loss, death, belonging, and hope.  

LinkedIn Icon Facebook Icon Twitter Icon
2,540

Also by Ofir Berman —

Story [Unlisted]

SZ - Whoever can, save her

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

The New York Times - In Israel, There Is Grief and There Is Fury. Beneath the Fury, Fear.

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

The New York Times - The Rescuers

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

FOCUS MAGAZINE

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

haradi

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

NZZ - 75 years of Israel

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

Dagens ETC - "Those Who Want to Introduce Dictatorship Are the same Who Want to Deepen the Occupation"

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

WP

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

Being a combat officer in Hebron damaged him. Protesting Netanyahu helps him heal.

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

Israel’s Unfinished Exodus Story

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

Protest Ayalon

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

Photos: Israel-Palestine

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

israel

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

Israel-Palestine

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

Three Times a Week (2021-2022)

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

Photo Story: Children of Mea Shearim

Ofir Berman / Mea Shearim, Jerusalem
Story [Unlisted]

Palestine - project 2022

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

In the Name of God (2020)

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

Kuna Youth:

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

This Time of the Year: Olive Harvest in the Village of Awarta

Ofir Berman
Story [Unlisted]

The Holy Land

Ofir Berman
Along the Separation Wall (2022-ongoing) by Ofir Berman
Sign-up for
For more access