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Palestine

In Israel, white people sit in front

In Israel, white people sit in front

From 2016 through 2023 I have had many visits, both long and short, throughout Palestine. On most of my trips I would visit Gaza and stay in Gaza during the week; I'd leave on the weekends and return to Ramallah. The commute from Ramallah to the Erez crossing
Joe Damato Jun 17, 2024
One day in a free Palestine

One day in a free Palestine

As a globally recognized genocide unfolds in Gaza, I find myself overcome with bouts of rage and grief. Desperate pleas for help from friends and strangers in Gaza sent to me on Twitter and WhatsApp echo in my mind. I have no idea what to say to them. What words
Joe Damato Apr 29, 2024
Why do you care about Palestine?

Why do you care about Palestine?

I have spent a lot of time in Palestine, both Gaza and the West Bank, but I'm not Muslim or Jewish; I'm not Arab, Levantine, or North African. My mom is from Argentina and my dad is Italian American. I was born in New Jersey; I
Joe Damato Jan 2, 2024
They say Palestine doesn't exist

They say Palestine doesn't exist

If Palestine doesn't exist, then why does Israel have a border guard with a passport check at Erez when I go to Gaza? If Palestine doesn't exist, why do I get a red exit slip from Israel indicating I have left Israel when I cross Erez
Joe Damato Dec 18, 2023

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