Beyond the Wall

Traveling and observing life on both the Palestinian and the Israeli side of the wall, this blog seeks to break down the barriers of ignorance that exists around the conflict. Both a literal and figurative title, the wall represents a physical and mental separation which has bred sixty years of hate, conflict, and bloodshed.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

The Colonization of Palestine

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Written by Josh: Daoud Nasser understands the dilemma of settlements all too well. Residing on a hill engulfed from every direction by Israe...
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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Teaching in Palestine

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Written by Josh: We're told to stand in the front of the room. Having just woken up fifteen minutes before, I yawn, attempting to releas...
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Monday, January 4, 2010

Hebron Round Two: The Old City

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We decided to re-visit Hebron, having not had the opportunity to see much during our last visit. Our Japanese co-volunteer introduced us to ...
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Christmas in Bethlehem

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Written by Michael: Palestinian police dressed in all-black military-looking uniforms stand along the street. Occasionally sirens ring as mu...
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Despair and Hopelessness in the Streets of Dheishe

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We walked the narrow alleyways of Dheishe, the largest of the three refugee camps in Bethlehem. The walls are spattered with political and r...
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Saturday, December 19, 2009

I Think I Learned Something Last Night...

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Written by Michael: It's been years since I've gone driving with my family looking at the Christmas lights. Never would I have belie...
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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Seeing what most dont want to. The West Bank through my Eyes. -

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When first visiting the West Bank, we brought along our friend Avi. This is an article written by him, explaining his perception after witne...
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Michael & Josh
After four years of studying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and arriving at their own unique conclusions while in Jewish Day School, Michael and Josh, two American-bred teens, have decided to dedicate a gap year before college to witness & research the Palestinian-Israeli conflict first hand.
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