Why I am Volunteering in Palestine: “My name is Karl and I am currently studying English Literature and Politics at the University of York, in the UK. In Palestine, I shall be assisting in the teaching of English to the local community, as well as improving the proficiency of my own Arabic. I have a plethora of reasons for volunteering in Palestine, here I shall Read More …
Traveling to the West Bank Through Israel: With no airport in Palestine your only option to travel into the West Bank is through Israel (or the Jordanian border, see article on Traveling to Palestine from Jordan). This can be intimidating for many people, especially with what we hear about the conflict on the news. But both Israel and Palestine are relatively small places, compared to Read More …
Conan O’Brien In the West Bank : Recently, American talk-show host and comedian Conan O’Brien, traveled to Israel to film an episode of his show Conan. Unlike many visitors and celebrities who travel to Israel, Conan took time out of his schedule to visit and film in the West Bank. As a comedic show, Conan did not discuss the politics of Palestine and the conflict with Read More …
