travel in/out of gaza
by lennymandalahouse | January 3, 2010 at 4:42 PM
hi there.
does anyone have any experience going into gaza?
we are interested in hearing the logistical challenges involved.
be well.
lenny
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Gaza
hi Lenny,
You might want to reach out to our Palestinian members for some insight.
Fawzia is now working as a secretary at the Jordan University of Science and Technology but I am sure she could provide some information to you:
http://www.worldpulse.com/user/3287
Khulud is the International Relations & Development Coordinator, at the Isha L'Isha - Haifa Feminist Center, a Feminist activist and a Palestinian citizen of Israel.
http://www.worldpulse.com/user/3263
And Arda is an activist who has written often about the issues and challenges women face in the region every day.
http://www.worldpulse.com/user/1730
Wishing you all the best,
Janice
Director of Operations, World Pulse
some resources
hey lenny,
though i have not yet traveled in/out of gaza, i have looked into it several times in recent years. for one reason or another (mostly because i got divorced) i haven't been able to afford a trip yet, but i have culled a number of resources. here are some of the organizations i recommend checking into or contacting for advice and information:
the international solidarity movement: www.palsolidarity.org (click on "join us in palestine" for all sorts of good information)
the free gaza movement: www.freegaza.org (this is the group that has sailed ships into gaza with relief supplies)
the palestinian anti-apartheid wall campaign: www.stopthewall.org (they offer activist resources on their site)
the israeli committee against house demolitions: www.icahd.org/eng (run by jeff halper - an inspiring american jew who has dedicated himself to fighting apartheid in israel/palestine)
finally, this blog is incredibly detailed and has extensive links to other blogs, resource sites, and statistics. during the siege last year, i read it daily (or five times daily, on some days) for painfully real stories about what it was like on the ground. the author may be willing to engage in a dialogue with you about entering gaza: www.ingaza.wordpress.com
best of luck!
kim