Visit Palestine While You Are in Israel: Many visitors who come to Israel might miss the opportunity to visit Palestine, despite the fact that Israel and Palestine are connected geographically. Travelling to Palestine is a great opportunity to visit interesting attractions, meet Palestinians, try the delicious food, and most importantly, understand the conflict and to see what is really going on, on the ground. Travelling to Read More …
Hebron or as its called in Arabic Al-Khalil is a Palestinian city which located in the southern part of the West Bank. It is 30 km (19 mile) faraway from Jerusalem and it is the second biggest city after Gaza. In Hebron, there is around 300,000 Palestinians who live in the city and around 500,000 who live in the villages. In Hebron there is around Read More …
After four weeks in Palestine, the Israeli checkpoints or gates which are dotted, strategically around Palestine, still makes me nervous. Built ostensibly for defensive purposes, these structures are meant for Palestinians, not, of course, for international tourists. Nevertheless, the groups armed with guns who man the iron gates and in some cases watchtowers, are as unnerving as when I arrived. As we pull up at Read More …
