Ibrahim Abu el-Hawa

Ibrahim Abu el-Hawa (; born December 24, 1942) is a Palestinian peace activist.

Early life and career Abu el-Hawa's family, who are of Bedouin descent, lived on the Mount of Olives for 1400 years. El-Hawa was born into a home built by his grandfather's grandfather. As a child, hospitality was prized by his family, who frequently hosted strangers in their home. His family worked as farmers, and as a child el-Hawa took care of the family cows. In addition to Arabic, he also learned Russian from a local Russian church. He retired in 1999.

Unapproved construction fines In 1995, he built a second house on his property to accommodate his family, leaving the main house for guests. The second house hosted him and his wife, six of his children and their spouses, 25 grandchildren, and three adopted siblings.

Activism Abu el-Hawa has worked with multiple Jewish activists and coexistence organizations, including Menachem Froman, the Jerusalem Peacemakers, and The Abrahamic Reunion.

Personal life Abu el-Hawa has eight children, two of whom live in the United States with their five children. The siblings moved to the United States in 1985 on student visas, and attended school in North Carolina.

In 2011, el-Hawa suffered a stroke.