"You have heard...But I tell you..."

This is my time in the Occupied West Bank this summer. It's my medium of processing and recording what I am witnessing and observing. I am realizing that there is a lot that I have heard and been taught which does not line up with the reality I am experiencing. My internet access is sporadic at best, but I'll try be faithful and pray you will be too. If you have any comments, questions or want to hear more email me at juliainpalestine@gmail.com I'd love to hear from you!
Mon Jul 14
The settlers came. Their numbers filled an entire tourist bus plus three more cars. Following the military order, they are not allowed to be up on Oush Grab yet they were allowed up (normally the IDF stops them). When asked why, a police officer told us they had army permission to be up there. Even the soldiers looked surprised, they didn’t know that! Unfortunately, when asked for proof that the settlers had army permission, the police officer was unable to produce anything.

The settlers came. Their numbers filled an entire tourist bus plus three more cars. Following the military order, they are not allowed to be up on Oush Grab yet they were allowed up (normally the IDF stops them). When asked why, a police officer told us they had army permission to be up there. Even the soldiers looked surprised, they didn’t know that! Unfortunately, when asked for proof that the settlers had army permission, the police officer was unable to produce anything.