Gaza is Beautiful

August 2005

In This Edition
Commentary Gaza is beautiful: Orientalism on the left and right
What's New at JVP Gaza demonstration, US Campaign to End the Occupation and more Quote of the Month A state without boundaries

Commentary

Gaza is Beautiful: Orientalism on the left and right Cecilie Surasky, Director of Communications, Jewish Voice for Peace

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Climbing the stunning walls of the lost city of Petra in Jordan, it is less than 24 hours since I have left Ramallah where I have been staying the past few weeks. My traveling companion and I encounter a friendly American tourist who quizzes us on our journey.