Monthly Archives: March 2016
Religious Extremism
“Christ at the Checkpoint 4: The Gospel in the Face of Religious Extremism” – What would Christ say and do if he were to stand in front of a checkpoint today? The conference was organised by Palestinian Christians through the Bethlehem … Continue reading
Hebron a vibrant City with a Centre that has Lost its Heart.
The photo above is of a famous Hebron landmark. The Happy Bunny cafe closed a long time ago, well before 2009 when I spent 3 months in an EAPPI apartment just up the hill from it. It has fond memories … Continue reading
Nablus March 3rd 2016
Still in Nablus, which was in lockdown this morning because the IOF were searching for someone. In fact I was advised not to leave my hotel last night. Thankfully I am staying until tomorrow anyway. We had decided to visit Mount … Continue reading
Buildings, Demolitions and life in the South Hebron Hills
You will hear a lot about Hamed on this blog. he is an incredible man with apparently boundless energy and passion in working towards the well being of anyone he sees in need. He is Director of the Hebron International Resources Network, … Continue reading
From Jerusalem to Nablus – 3rd March
I have noticed over the years that those who want to discredit Palestinians either show pockets of Palestinian affluence as proof that they are actually doing rather well under Israeli occupation or, where there are areas of real deprivation, that … Continue reading
Jerusalem 1st March 2016
I had just one day in Jerusalem on this visit. I always like to begin in Jerusalem and spend a couple of nights there to acclimatize. It is always interesting to see the changes, sometimes subtle, as well as to … Continue reading