Settler organizations in the Occupied West Bank have been promoting their own type of alternative tours to Israelis. Their intent is to generate support for the settlements and thwart any progress towards a two-state solution to the ongoing conflict. This video reflects their determination to ‘mainstream’ settlement support by bringing ordinary Israelis out to see […]
This is a great project, Inspiring and bringing hope to milions around the world though music. The Playing for Change organization now has a band on the road and CDs and DVDs are available online.
I came accross this video clip from Al Jezeera recently. It highlights the organized way that supporters of the West Bank Settlements are influencing Israelis and Jewish visitors to the country. These tours are the counterpoint to the tours we promote on this site. Their intention is to build support within Israeli society and forever […]
I had an interesting weekend helping Lonely Planet TV and National Geographic with an episode of their upcoming 13-part series of travel programs. They are producing each show with Lonely Planet Authors. For the Israel/Palestine episode, Amelia Thomas was the host. I met the video crew a little south of Be’er Sheva in the Negev […]
Frank Barat spent 5 weeks in Nablus during August and September 2008. During his visit he took video testimony from Palestinians. Franks website contains these videos and links to articles he has written. Interview with Saed Abu Hijeh , Prof. in Political geography at An Najah University, Nablus. He recounts the unprovoked murder of his […]
Searching for Peace in the Middle East a 30 minute film by Landrum Bolling This 30 minute film, sponsored by the Foundation for Middle East Peace, is a vivid, compassionate portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through the voices of Israeli and Palestinian citizens of diverse backgrounds, it reveals their hopes and fears and explores the […]
Guardian Correspondent Seth Freedman took a Nablus Tour with ToursInEnglish.com and gave this report.
