What to Buy in the West Bank, Palestine? There are many options for those wishing to buy a souvenir or keepsake from their visit to the West Bank, Palestine, or trying to find a gift for a relative or loved one. Palestine is well known for a number of handicrafts, and different areas have different specialities. For example, Hebron is well known for its glass blowing, Read More …
The Olive Harvest in the West Bank, Palestine: An important staple in the Palestinian diet, the olive harvest is an ancient Palestinian ritual, which marks the changing of the seasons around October and November. It is also often an important time for families, with younger generations often returning from cities to their family homes to help pick olives. People often take breaks from school and work Read More …
Changing Stereotypes about Palestine: Before they visit Palestine, many people from the West in particular, may hold some negative stereotypes about Palestine and Palestinian people. In particular, due to the media focus on violent events that take place in Palestine, many people believe Palestine to be a dangerous and violent place, filled with terrorists. Stereotypes may play into wider negative assumptions about Muslims being violent or Read More …
