This document provides an itinerary for a worktrek to Jerusalem in June 2011. The trip included visits to sites in Israel and the Palestinian territories like Jericho, Ramallah, Nablus, Galilee, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem. Key stops included refugee camps like Dheisheh, settlements, and areas affected by the Israeli wall and occupation. Meetings with Palestinians illuminated issues of the right of return, daily life under occupation, and nonviolent resistance through campaigns like planting olive trees.

1. Worktrek 2Towards JerusalemJune 2011

2. ItineraryMon: Tel Aviv to JerichoTue: Jericho, Ramallah, NablusWed: Nablus, Sebastia, NazarethThu: Galilee, Capernaum, NazarethFri: Galilee, Banyas, Golan, NazarethSat: Bet Sean, Qumran, WildernessSun: Bethlehem, WildernessMon: BethlehemThe second week was based in Bethlehem, with visits to Herodium, Hebron, Jerusalem, Masada, Engedi, Dead SeaMon: via YadVashem to Tel Aviv

3. The WallWeek 2 Monday

5. UN Resolution 194, Article 11:Resolves that the refugees wishing to return to their homes and live at peace with their neighbours should be permitted to do so at the earliest practicable date, and that compensation should be paid for the property of those choosing not to return and for loss of or damage to property which, under principles of international law or in equity, should be made good by the Governments or authorities responsible. Instructs the Conciliation Commission to facilitate the repatriation, resettlement and economic and social rehabilitation of the refugees and the payment of compensation, and to maintain close relations with the Director of the United Nations Relief for Palestine Refugees and, through him, with the appropriate organs and agencies of the United Nations;

6. Resolution 194Rejected or reinterpreted by IsraelUSA regularly vetoes UN resolutions calling on Israel to act justlyKeys are used as a symbol of the right of returnChannel 4 - “The Promise”

8. Dheisheh Refugee CampJust south of Bethlehem1948 - Arab-Israeli war1949 - Camp establishedTemporary tent refuge for 3,400 Palestinians from Hebron and 45 villagesNow about 10,000 people in 1 km2 with narrow paved streets and concrete buildings

9. Dheisheh Refugee CampConnected to mains water and electricityWater is taken by Israel from under Palestinian land and sold to PalestiniansOnly switched on once a monthPalestinian houses all have water tanks on the roofPalestinian families like to live nearby, so they need to build upwards

10. Dheisheh Refugee CampMany refugees are now third or fourth generationSchools have a shift pattern Class size up to 50 (max)“Sardine rooms”Some houses are not connected to mains sewage, so they use common percolation pits

11. Dheisheh Refugee Camp6 families in this yard shared 1 WCChildren are taught how to plant trees

12. Settlement

13. Road being built for Israeli useISRAELIPALESTINIAN

14. Tuesday

15. Herodium

16. Herod the GreatBorn in 74 BCE‘King of the Jews’ in 40 BCECalled ‘Great’ because of his building and irrigation projects:Caesarea, Masada, Temple MountHeavy taxesRuthless, hated, paranoidSlaughter of innocents in Matthew 2

17. Herod the Great10 wives – all political15 childrenFavourite wife - MariamneConspired against himKilled her, then regretted it Preserved her in honey

18. HerodiumNear Tekoa (Amos) on site of Herod’s victory over ParthiansSummer palace and fortressMan-made mountainEarth from nearby mountain was moved to make the fortress look like a hill.

19. Herodium

20. Herodium

21. Travel to HebronBiggest commercial centre in West Bank – pottery and glassVery important in ancient timesCurrently difficult5 Jewish settlements in cityIsrael’s aim – connect them all to another outside the cityStrategy – daily harassment Commercial life almost deadShoppers intimidated, soldiers just watch1500 soldiers for 400 settlers

22. Hebron

23. HebronSettlers live above streetThrow rocks and sewage out of windowsChicken wire as protectionEthnic cleansing? City divided into H1 (Palestinian) and H2 (Israeli)

24. Tomb of the Patriarchs (Mosque)

25. Tomb of the Patriarchs (Mosque)

26. Tomb of the Patriarchs (Mosque)

27. HRCHebron Rehabilitation CommitteeAims to restore buildings and cultureCars are not allowed, so horses and donkeys bring building materials

28. Wali at HRC Building

29. Solomon’s PoolsHuge reservoirs – main water source for Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Hebron

30. Efrata Settlement

31. Efrata SettlementSouthern West Bank between Bethlehem and HebronPart of a cluster of settlements, known as Gush EtzionPalestinians not allowed inGuarded by armed soldiersLong thin settlement, maximising disruption for Palestinians

32. Efrat Synagogue

33. Ardie GoldmanSecular Jewish upbringing in ChicagoBecame an orthodox Jewish ZionistFamily moved to EfratThe land was promised to Abraham and his descendents foreverNothing has changed thatJews have a right and responsibility to claim the landI want to be able to travel to Jinin and order a kosher meal

34. Early startWednesdayQueue at checkpointTo apply for a work permit, Palestinian men must beover 30married with childrenno record of troubleOnly work for young men:building the wallbuilding settlements

37. 6.30 – Getting light

40. Holy Land Trust Mission StatementThrough a commitment to the principles of nonviolence, the Holy Land Trust seeks to strengthen and empower the Palestinian community in developing spiritual, pragmatic and strategic approaches that will allow it to resist all forms of oppression and build a future that makes the Holy Land a global model and pillar of understanding, respect, justice, equality and peaceful coexistence.To strengthen international involvement and advocacy in order to achieve this purpose, Holy Land Trust has created unique travel and encounter programs as well as authentic and comprehensive media and news programs.

41. PICTURE IN THE FOYER

42. BeitSahour YMCANidal Abu ZulofJoint author of Kairos document calling for an end to occupationPanel of 16 authorsNow endorsed by most churchesJAI – coalition of Christians in Bethlehem areaencourages church groups to engage with peace and justice

43. Olive Tree CampaignSince 2001 over 500,000 olive trees have been destroyed by settlers and soldiersPlant 8,000 trees per yearFinanced by sponsorship50,000 planted so farEasy way to get involvedVisit in 5 years to see your treeCome and pick olives – see for yourself

44. Boycott Israeli goodsInternational Court of Justice advised that Israel’s wall is illegalIsrael continues to build itIsrael continues discrimination Israel continues to colonise East Jerusalem & the West BankHundreds of UN resolutions condemn Israel’s actions as illegalAll attempts at negotiation have failedAll that remains is an international boycott of Israeli goods.

45. Falafel Takeaway

46. Manger Square

47. Manger Square

48. AmalNassar - Tent of Nationshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cPS6CznSI4

49. Journey to JerusalemThursday

50. Journey to JerusalemThursday

51. Waiting for Rotan

52. Rotan

54. British MandateBritain will look favourably on the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people without prejudicing the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, or of Jews in any other country.1897 Zionism1917 Balfour Declaration1920-1948 British Mandate1936 Arab Revolt against Jewish and British targets1947 UN Partition Proposal

55. UN Proposals 1947Jewish state (56% of land)Arab state (42% of land)UN-administered Jerusalem (2%)

56. UN Proposals 1947Jewish stateArab stateUN-administered Jerusalem“Israel agreed, Arabs refused”British withdrew 1948Arab-Israeli War 1948:“War of Independence”“the Catastrophe” (al-Nakba)

57. 1948Israel declared independenceTook 78% of the land (UN had proposed 56%)750,000 Palestinian refugees

58. After 1948Jordan controlled West BankEgypt controlled Gaza StripSyria controlled Golan Heights1950 Jewish Law of ReturnEuropean Jews settled near coast1 m Arab Jews settled near borderPalestinian Refugee Camps in Gaza, West Bank, Jordan, etc.

59. Continuing TensionJordan controlled West BankEgypt controlled Gaza StripSyria controlled Golan Heights1950 Jewish Law of ReturnEuropean Jews came to coast1 m Arab Jews settled near borderPalestinian Refugee Camps in Gaza, West Bank, Jordan, etc.1967 6-day war1970’s Israeli Black Panthers1990’s First Intifada

60. 1993 - Oslo AccordIsraeli forces withdraw from Gaza & West BankPLO renounces violencePLO recognised IsraelIsrael recognised PLO5-year interim period1995 – Oslo 2 - ABC

61. Swiss Cheese MapUSA/Israeli Proposal“Bantustan”Why did PLO sign?

62. 2000 – Camp DavidUSA/Israel proposed interim “bantustan” as the final partition.PLO refused to sign.Israel resorted to force.Second intifadaMassacres by Israeli armyPalestinian suicide bombingsOperation Defensive Shield

63. Operation Defensive Shield 2002Build Wall

64. Settlement Master Plans

65. Settlement blocs

66. “Greater Jerusalem”Free Gilad

67. Free Gilad

68. East Jerusalem

69. Black Panther TerritoryPoor area settled by Arab (Ashkenazi) Jews1971 Black PanthersUneducated youth protest movementDownfall in 19731977 Likud party spoke to Middle Eastern Jews

70. Black Panther TerritoryMany joined LikudDisillusionedSHAF party now speaks for middle-Eastern Jews in parliament

71. Ancient .....

72. Ancient ..... and Modern

73. Lunch at the Jerusalem Hotel

74. AviShushaniCentre for Middle Eastern Classical Music

75. East Jerusalem250,000 Israelis and 250,000 Palestinians.Palestinians built homes on land leased from Jordanians.After 1967 war, land was controlled by Israel.Many Palestinians evicted or homes demolished.

76. East JerusalemSmall house shared by 2 Palestinian families.One moved out and their half was occupied by Zionist settlers.

77. Meeting with Saleh (refugee)

78. Saleh (refugee)After our house was taken, we started to work with an Israeli peace group. We met every Friday as a protest. We think the current Israeli government is racist, and does not want peace. But at least we have international support for a 2-state solution. This is important to us.

79. Saleh (refugee)There is acceleration of taking over spaces in East Jerusalem.Britain has done bad things in the past, but there is now a lot of support from Britain.

80. Loss of IDRefugees lose their East Jerusalem ID if they are absent (have no Jerusalem address) for 3 years.The white building is used as an address for absent refugees.

81. $2 million offer – stay or sell?

82. Next doorMany nearby houses were knocked down within hours of people moving out.

83. Meeting with Hamas leaders

84. Meeting with Hamas leadersElected to parliament in 2006Israel did not respect the results64 arrested for links with HamasImprisoned for 3½ years – lost ID2010 – asked to resign from parltI refused – only electorate can askOne recently arrested for living illegally in JerusalemWe took refuge in Red Cross building but we cannot leave the compound

85. Hamas’ Vision1967 bordersRefugees’ right of returnBUT increasing occupation by settlers, demolition and evictionSO we resist occupation.Is violence OK? Only against army.Killing by Israel is 10 times killing by Palestinians.No violence by Hamas since 2005.

86. SabeelFridayEcumenical liberation theology organisationStarted in 1990’sThree aims:Justice by nonviolent resistance : occupation is evilMuslim-Christian reconciliation : Palestinians are one peopleJust and durable peaceYouth programmeWeekly bible study translated into actionChristian project, but Muslims work with usJoint action better than inter-faith dialogue

87. SabeelYouth Bible Study

88. SabeelYouth Bible Study

89. Ready for ActionSabeelYouth Bible Study

90. ActionSabeelDown to earth instructions in the loo!

91. Lunch

98. Jerusalem streets

99. Jerusalem streets

101. Order

102. Chaos

103. Antonia Fortress

104. Aglaia

105. Church of the Holy Sepulchre

108. Hotel Staff

109. Building a houseThird floor just startedSecond floor almost finishedFirst floor inhabitedGround floor inhabited

110. MasadaSaturday

111. Masada

112. Masada

114. Masada

116. MasadaHerod went to Rome to be made king around 40 BCE.On return he built many citiesMasada was a fortress in case of troubleCaptured by the ZealotsIn Jewish Revolt (66-70 CE) Romans wanted it back.Position made that difficult.

117. The RampRomans built a ramp using Jewish slaves.Zealots would not stone fellow-Jews.Zealots’ mass death2 women & 5 children were found hiding.Story is in Josephus

118. Engedi

119. Dead Sea

121. SundayBreakfast

122. Rabbis for Human RightsIn 1948 David Ben-Gurion promised equality for all = call of prophets.On 60th anniversary RHR broadcast this promise, with progress report.We aim to understand the prophets’ writings about justice and peace, and to apply them to human rights and social justice.

123. ArikAshermanPoll after poll says that both sides want peace, but each thinks that the other doesn’t.All know there is no military solution.Palestinians have a negative view of religious Jews. HRH can break this stereotype.We work in the courts, with the press, lobbying parliament & direct action.

124. Mount of Olives

128. Bread and Wine

129. The Temple Mount

136. Monday

139. YadVashem - Holocaust Museum