First day in the field. As of today and for the next couple of days, each team of EAs (Ecumenical Accompaniers) is undergoing a "handover" period--a ton of information to assimilate and a lot of miles to walk! My team, aka "the new Jerusalem team," visited this afternoon the Palestinian neighborhood of Silwan. Divided into two areas (Al Bustan & Wadi Hilweh), Silwan lies in the shadow of the Dome of the Rock and the archaeological site of the City of David. This symbolic location seals the fate of this area: Silwan is a highly disputed land, fought over, (re)claimed by many. Palestinians houses are marked for demolition! Standing under the tent of those who have already lost their roof, how can we understand the meaning of resistance?
Dear Muriel
ReplyDeletewe wish you all the luck with your work in East Jerusalem. Although it must be a hard job, it will be certainly very usefull. We hope that your help will make a difference especially for the Palestinians but also for the peaceloving Israelians. Even if it is only 'a drop'....
We are following carefully your activities by reading your weblog. Keep strong! On t' embrasse, Christine et Liesbeth