EAPPI

last night went to an evening organised by our 'house group'...

Hannah Benkemoun spoke about the organisation that she'd worked with

in Palestine - The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine & Israel (EAPPI).

We learnt of the injustices that the Palestinian population are suffering; mainly due

to the Israeli policy of encouraging Israeli 'Colonies' to be built in Palestine.

And as a consequence the Palestinians are losing their land (little by little...)

Another injustice is the illegal construction of a 750KM long/sometimes 10 metres high wall encroaching on Palestinian property and splitting communities...

The check points are yet another tool used by the Israelis to make life difficult for Palestinians...

One particular check point is opened at 5.30am - Palestinians cue up from 4am in order to cross over to go to work....

What can we do to help?

It was suggested that we boycott Israeli products (many produced in the 'Colonies'...to denounce the unjust & illegal policies practiced by the Israeli government.

Here's a brief Statement from EAPPI:

The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) brings internationals to the West Bank to experience life under occupation. Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs) provide protective presence to vulnerable communities, monitor and report human rights abuses and support Palestinians and Israelis working together for peace. When they return home, EAs campaign for a just and peaceful resolution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict through an end to the occupation, respect for international law and implementation of UN resolutions.