How do I summarize a packed-full week in Israel? Focusing on of the historical and holy sights I visited seems somehow inappropriate considering hundreds of civilians who are currently being bombed in Gaza.
But since I’m one of the lucky ones who gets to visit both Israel and Palestine as a tourist, let me try to share a little bit of what I saw and did. I spent the week with my dear friend Liora and her partner, who not only acted as superb tour guides, taking me to Haifa, Jerusalem and the Dead Sea (as well as hosting a fabulous Christmas dinner), but also provided a constant analysis of the current situation and took me to protests against the occupation. As a result I learned much more than I could have expected, and also had the chance to catch a glimpse of what it is like to live in country in conflict. To see some photos of my trip click here.
The day before I left, Israel began bombing Gaza, killing hundreds of civilians. At a peace protest in Tel Aviv, Israelis young and old chanted “No, no war. Yes, yes Peace.” If only they were listened to.
But since I’m one of the lucky ones who gets to visit both Israel and Palestine as a tourist, let me try to share a little bit of what I saw and did. I spent the week with my dear friend Liora and her partner, who not only acted as superb tour guides, taking me to Haifa, Jerusalem and the Dead Sea (as well as hosting a fabulous Christmas dinner), but also provided a constant analysis of the current situation and took me to protests against the occupation. As a result I learned much more than I could have expected, and also had the chance to catch a glimpse of what it is like to live in country in conflict. To see some photos of my trip click here.
The day before I left, Israel began bombing Gaza, killing hundreds of civilians. At a peace protest in Tel Aviv, Israelis young and old chanted “No, no war. Yes, yes Peace.” If only they were listened to.
Shalome and best wishes for a peaceful New year.
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