Jerusalem Stone Quarries Thrive Amid West Bank Economic Crisis

In the West Bank, people are still working hard to mine and sell a special kind of white rock called Jerusalem stone.

This rock is very important because it is used to build many buildings in the area and beyond.

Even though the economy is very bad and there are many problems, like new checkpoints and not being able to sell as much stone to Israel, the quarries are still operating.

The workers face many challenges, including health problems from the dust and difficulty finding other jobs.

The stone is like 'white gold' because it usually makes a lot of money, but now it's very hard to think about the future.

The quarries are also at risk because of Israeli settlements and the possibility of annexation.