The Palestine 2.0 Delegation explores current realities for Palestinians, including the repression of strategic organizing, the separation and segregation of the Palestinian population, and creative ways communities are continuing to resist.
Follow the delegation to read eyewitness accounts from the grounds, reports from meetings, and experiences with Palestinians and Israelis.
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This delegation is Eyewitness Palestine's 67th, successfully exposing more than 1,300 people to the daily realities facing Palestinians in their quest for justice.
We believe in the power of eyewitness experience and transformation. Given the opportunity to speak directly with Palestinians and Israelis, delegates return to the United States better informed, more energized, and with a deeper understanding of the possibilities for true justice in the Middle East.
For many years my friend Susan and I have been holding a secular, progressive Seder. We even wrote our own Haggadah, which tells the story of the Exodus from Egypt. On the Seder plate - where all the elements of the Seder are placed, we've added a few things… Recently we have put a glass of water on the table to honor Miriam, who was a feminist, even as a child.
Read MoreMost communities fail miserably when faced with how to respond to incidents of domestic violence in families. As an administrator of a domestic violence program in Brooklyn, New York for over 30 years, I was responsible for work with thousands of women (and eventually men) seeking safety.
Read MoreMorning last Thursday began with stone-faced, Israeli soldiers marching past the Peace House where we gathered for sage tea before heading to see one of Hebron's two Women's Charitable Society locations. The message on those military-trained faces: "Don't share a smile. We have no intention of sharing this land."
Read MoreThroughout the West Bank Hebron has the reputation of having the most in-your-face examples of Israeli settlers attempting to stamp Palestinian society into the ground. We spent four days here, seeing examples of settler brutality and Palestinian resistance. It was simultaneously heart wrenching and inspiring.
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