Caterpillar

A Tale of Two Worlds

Edward Said used to say that Western support for the Palestinian cause could only be built through the creation of a national narrative strong enough to challenge Israel’s, and to do this the same story would have to be re-told over and over again until the world starts listening. Writing about a first visit to Palestine feels a bit like becoming a part of that essential retelling.

Palestine Delegation. Oct 2007. Day 2. Jordon Valley

In the heart of the Jordon Valley, set on the hillside of Al Jiflik is a small Palestinian community. What was once a peaceful agricultural community is now a picture of devastation. Since the occupation in 1967 the village has been caged in by settlements and their land stolen. Al Jiflik is situated in area C, which is a no build area and completely surrounded by checkpoints. The land which is still considered by the Israeli government as Palestinian is too dry to farm, as water supplies are minimal.

Caterpillar in the Jordan Valley

Caterpillar are responsible for renovating settlements in the Jordan Valley and demolishing palestinian homes... Here's news of a London protest we participated in... https://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/11/356758.html

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