The activists of Looking the Occupation in the Eye are in constant contact with the Palestinian population, trying to address problems that arise as part of life under military occupation. There are cases during the hot summer days when the army or illegal settlers prevent the passage of drinking water tankers. Often the passage is made possible thanks to our activists' intervention, whether through communication with the army or physical escort of the tankers.
In addition, Palestinians face violence from settlers in outposts and illegal settlements, who frequently prevent them from working their land, grazing their flocks, harvesting their olive groves, or reaping their crops. This is in addition to military orders preventing those farmers from reaching their lands. Our activists try to serve as a human shield against settler violence to allow Palestinian farmers to work.
For a long time, our activists have been carrying out various protest actions throughout Palestine. We call them "the silent protest," where activists stand with signs and large banners at friction points because Palestinians are forbidden from protesting in such places. The prominent example is the Za'atara junction, which we reach every week for a silent protest. Every Friday morning we stand there with our signs, in Hebrew and Arabic, facing the settlers and security forces, but no less importantly facing the Palestinian population.
It is important for us to convey the message that there are many people in Israel who believe in peace and work to end the occupation. We want Palestinians to know that hope for a life of freedom and equality has not been lost. We see supreme importance in making our message present in Palestine as well. Join us for activities throughout Palestine...
