Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH): Newcomers to Hebron will likely notice, the presence of Europeans in grey uniforms. Some ask if they are soldiers, others if they are with the United Nations. In fact, they are neither. They are from a group known as TIPH, or Temporary International Presence in Hebron. Since our volunteers and students have frequent contact with TIPH monitors we thought we Read More …
Safety In the West Bank: When you travel to the West Bank, you may be worried about safety in the West Bank and the possibility of witnessing or encountering violence between Palestinians and Israeli forces. A large amount of press coverage given to incidents of violence in Palestine makes this seem more likely than it actually is. From reading the news, you might anticipate that Read More …
Experiencing Culture Shock in Palestine : “When I first travelled to Hebron, Palestine I experienced some culture shock. This is perfectly normal, and many travellers feel varying degrees of culture shock or disorientation, when they go abroad for more than just a holiday. The unfamiliarity of the sights, smells, foods, and customs of new surroundings often take some getting used to before you can adapt” Read More …
