How did the division begin? In 1994, after a tragic massacre of Muslims by a radical Jewish physician from America during the holy month of Ramadan in the Ibrahimi Mosque located in the center of Hebron, the city was divided into two parts H1(80% of the city) under newly created Palestinian Authority control, and H2 (the remaining 20%) controlled by the Israelis. The authorities at Read More …
Volunteers who come to Palestine often bring with them a variety of intentions, goals, and sets of skills. The various programs that the Palestinian Center – Go Palestine offers allow internationals to share their skills and experiences with eager Palestinians who want to optimize their opportunities and further develop themselves culturally and professionally. One program in particular, the Teach English in Palestine program, allows foreign Read More …
If you are interested in volunteering or interning in Palestine, there is no better place than Hebron, known as Al-Khalil in Arabic. The West Bank city of Hebron is considered the cradle of organized religion for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike, and it is guaranteed to offer an interesting perspective of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that is second-to-none. Holy Hebron Hebron is one of the holiest Read More …
