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To Bethlehem: A Journey That Should Take 45 Minutes

Checkpoint Palestine
2026

To Bethlehem: A Journey That Should Take 45 Minutes

A drive from Ramallah to Bethlehem should take 45 minutes. Last weekend it took four hours. Yesterday, it took five. We left Ramallah to attend a funeral, but spent hours waiting at checkpoints, wa...

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Palestinian Woman making a basket
2026

Happy Eid in Difficult Times

A reflection on Eid celebrated under the weight of loss — honoring resilience, humanity, and the quiet strength of those finding light in the darkest of times.

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The Great and Impossible Challenge of Movement
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The Great and Impossible Challenge of Movement

In Palestine, even a simple trip can turn dangerous. When our founder, Morgan Totah, was stopped at gunpoint with her five-year-old daughter on the way to visit artisans, it was a stark reminder: m...

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