By Miri – Both Islamic feminism, as well as feminism in Muslim dominated societies are often considered oxymorons. In the eyes of many in the West, Islam and Muslim societies are synonymous with gender inequality and oppression. At the same time the need to “liberate the oppressed Muslim woman from her plight” has and continues […]
By Miri – It is generally acknowledged that the Israeli settlers in the West Bank live in relative affluence when compared to their Palestinian neighbours. Yet nowhere becomes this contrast more apparent than in the case of the Southern Hebron Hills, an area considered to be one of the poorest of the whole West Bank […]
By Miri – Last week I wrote about crossing the border and entering the Holy Land. That’s however only half of the story; eventually you will have to leave again and I feel it’s worthwhile to also give some advice as to how to depart without unnecessarily calling the attention of Israeli security to you […]
