Many people who visit Palestine wonder before they come how people who are under ‘occupation’ live their daily lives. International people who come to Palestine and stay with a Palestinian host family quickly discover that life here goes on normally, just like in any other country in the world. The only things that differ are that the people are restricted, controlled, and observed. This impacts Read More …
What makes Gaza different from the West Bank? Some people confuse the situation in Gaza with that in the West Bank. Some people also think that what happens in Gaza impacts on life in the West Bank. In fact, the two regions are separate and events in one do not necessarily impact events in the other. Let’s start by saying that both situations are completely Read More …
Palestine, also known as the ‘sacred bridge’ for its historical role as the only way to travel between Egypt and Mesopotamia, is now a popular destination for hiking. The dry riverbeds of Wadis, once part of the trade routes, now provide a perfect terrain for hikers to explore the ancient history, indigenous plant, and animal life of the region. However, many Palestinians are surprised by Read More …
