Archive for April, 2005

Letter from Nablus

Saturday, April 30th, 2005 | Posted in Journals, Nablus Region

by Lena

Nablus has the historical reputation of being at the heart of Palestinian resistance. The Israeli government apparently claims that this is still the case and the conditions of the occupation have been harsher here than elsewhere.

After the start of the second Intifada in September 2000 residents of Nablus were forbidden...

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Hellish Compounds in the Holy Land

Sunday, April 24th, 2005 | Posted in Journals, Jerusalem Region

by Lena

Dear all,

At Abu Dis, a small village on the outskirts of Jerusalem, the wall brings the road to an abrubt end, blocking what used to be the main route between Jerusalem and Jericho. About 9 meters high and solid concrete, it extends into the distance to the South, a huge snake carving up the hillside. To the north...

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