Machsom Watch
During our training, a
presentation was made by Hanna Barag. She
is an Israeli working with Machsom Watch.
This group consists of Israeli volunteers that monitor the checkpoints.
They help Palestinians with
the permit system, issues with the Israeli rules and regulations on the
checkpoints. They also help with other issues
related to the government and military. They
understand the “red tape” and have taken it on themselves be of help as
Palestinians need to work through the “system.”
More information about this group is available at www.machsomwatch.org
Breaking the Silence
Avner Gvaryahu also put on a presentation during our
training. He is part of an organization
of combatants who have served in the Israeli military since the start of the
Second Intifada. This group named
Breaking the Silence, has taken it upon themselves to expose the Israeli public
to the reality of everyday life in the Occupied Territories.
He shared the many human right violations that he committed
while under orders. More information
about this group can be obtained at http://www.breakingthesilence.org.il.
They also have information on YouTube. They will soon come to the states on tour. Perhaps some of you will be able to organize
a presentation near you.
