Reading this article from Aljazeera about the new military restrictions and checkpoints in Hebron makes me incredibly sad. Two years ago I had the privilege of going to Israel and Palestine with a group of fellow students. We were there to learn more about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the people involved and directly affected – students, families, religious and civil leaders, activists, and non-profit volunteers.

Inside the Ibrahimi Mosque

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While we were in Hebron I met a woman I will never forget. Continue reading →