New Askar Refugee Camp
While the economic situation in much of the West Bank has improved over the last couple years, this progress has largely missed many of the West Bank’s refugee camps. Askar Refugee Camp was established in the Palestinian city of Nablus in 1950 by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). It was designed to [...]
Friday in Ni’lin
Every Friday, Palestinians from the village of Ni’lin organize protests against the Israeli “security/separation” barrier being built through the village. Recently, these protests have turned more violent. Israel has, for example, declared Ni’lin a closed military zone on Fridays. This means that, unless you live in Ni’lin, you’re not even allowed to enter the village [...]
A Soccer Night in Ramallah
For a slight change of pace from the normal news coming out of the West Bank, I decided to provide a glimpse into, what has turned out to be, a thriving women’s soccer movement in Palestine. Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to meet up with the Diyar Women’s Soccer Team in Ramallah as they [...]
Friday in Bil’in
Today, I traveled to the Palestinian village of Bil’in outside of Ramallah to photograph the weekly demonstrations against the construction of Israel’s “security/separation” barrier. The march began shortly after the Friday prayers. Palestinians from the village marched, accompanied by a few international demonstrators, through the village and up to the fenceline where the Israeli army [...]
The Children of al Ma’asara
Before Friday’s demonstration in al Ma’asara, I spent some time hanging out with a few of the children playing outside. Once the children get over their initial shyness, you won’t be able to walk away from them without taking each child’s photo at least 50 times. It’s madness! Anyway, here are just a few…
Demonstration in al Ma’asara
Yesterday, I traveled to the Palestinian village of al Ma’asara, south of Bethlehem. For months now, Israeli peace activists and international activists have been meeting up with local Palestinians to protest the construction of Israeli settlements in the area and the proposed route of Israel’s “security/separation” wall, both of which, they say, are being built [...]
Shadowing the Israeli Army in Hebron
Today, I spent a fair amount of time shadowing the Israeli army today as it went on patrols throughout the Old City of Hebron. I wasn’t invited, of course. I simply would follow them, take photos, and, perhaps, strike up a conversation as they were making their rounds. To be clear, my intent is not [...]
Shuhada Street, Hebron
As I mentioned in a previous post, Hebron is a fascinating microcosm of the Israel/Palestine conflict. One obvious example is the case of Shuhada Street. The city of Hebron is divided into two primary zones: H1 and H2. H1 is primarily under the administration of the Palestinian Authority, though the Israeli army reserves the right [...]
GFM Protesters Camp Out at French Embassy
For two days now, French citizens from the Gaza Freedom March have been camped outside the French embassy demanding that their country exert pressure on Egypt to allow their march to enter the Gaza Strip. The protesters have been surrounded by approximately 200-300 Egyptian police. However, it appears that people have been allowed to come [...]
Demonstration at the Cairo Journalists’ Syndicate
Members of the Gaza Freedom March gathered in front of the Journalists’ Syndicate building in downtown Cairo today to protest the Egyptian government’s decision to deny them entry to the Gaza Strip. Demonstrators waved signs and chanted “Free Free Palestine” while Egyptian security in riot gear looked on. The focal point of the demonstration were [...]
Photo Essay: A Parade for Child Martyrs
Askar Refugee Camp is located on the outskirts of the Palestinian city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. The camp was established in 1950 by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The camp was created to house some of the 700,000 people displaced or expelled by the creation of the state of [...]
