Monday, September 8, 2008

All the villages that were destroyed in 1948 and whose populations (and descendants) now make up the refugee camp of Aida
Children of Aida
The homes in the camp were never intended to be permanent and so have been haphazardly layered upon each other over 60 years. 
Aida Refugee Camp outside of Behtlehem
Bethlehem's school girls' basketball team
More Banksy
Resting in the shade
These pictures were take by Taslim van Hattum
http://abiqutie.blogspot.com
Demonstration in support of Palestine
Ala
Kristel
The settlement of Har Houma
... and its development during the 1990's. 
Mohammad 
... and Ben
Leaving Jerusalem for the country side
Beit Sahour

The middle of an excellent tour
Ala

Oush Grad, an abandoned military base now back under Palestinian control which they hope to turn into a children's hospital but being considered for settlement. The land is held onto and defended by playing bingo in the empty rooms. 
Banksy's work

The author inspects some familiar looking script