Some insights into the daily life of Palestinians in Gaza in August 2010

Gaza moments by Anne P (activist friend in Palestine)


Dear all,
I just came back from Gaza and wanted to share with you a video I have put together in order to convey a message: let us not forget Gaza in our words and actions.

I could participate to only one demonstration against the buffer zone (I included a tiny part of it in the video), half of the people were young brave Palestinian women. I was very impressed., they were really happy to have 10 internationals with them that day- apparently a record. Contrary to the demos in the West Bank to which I have become accustomed to, I felt powerlessness walking in the buffer zone which became a desolated area and where this is not one tree which can help to protect you. You do not see the soldiers, they are hidden in their military towers. The Palestinians started to move some barb wire. The soldiers did shoot, but the Palestinians went back and continue. I felt really impressed by their determination, These demonstrations are occurring every week and we barely hear about them. So I wanted to share, and if you want to see the whole video of the demo please let me know...

By the way, the ISM team told me that they are really short of people (only 4 to cover the whole Gaza)...now it is really easier to enter through Rafah, so I hope more people will go.

Anne P./Activestills