Members of UCC PIN on solidarity delegations to Palestine. From left: Jenny Veninga, David Grishaw-Jones, Sara                                                                                   Ofner-Seals, and Linda Noonan

"You bring us hope."

This was a common sentiment among the Palestinians we met on our various solidarity delegations. For the past year and a half, they have felt very alone, and even abandoned by the rest of the world. Some organizations that we met with said we were only the third or fourth group to visit since October 7, 2023.

For those with the means to do so, there has never been a more important time to visit our Palestinian siblings. They are pleading with us to "come and see" the reality for ourselves, and then to come back home to "go and tell."

Friends of Sabeel North America is one organization that offers regular solidarity tours and witness visits to Palestine. These trips provide participants with the unique opportunity to experience the reality of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation. This includes, but is not limited to, visiting: the separation wall, illegal settlements, checkpoints, confiscated and demolished homes, and refugee camps. Participants will be able to learn firsthand about the loss of civil and property rights of Arab Israeli citizens, as well as see for themselves both the past and present violations of international and humanitarian law.

Participants will have the ability to worship, meet, and reflect with local individuals and families living in the Holy Land. This includes Palestinian Christians and Muslims, Jewish Israelis, and also internationals who partner with Sabeel to non-violently resist the illegal occupation.


Learn more:
https://www.fosna.org/come-see-visit-the-holy-land