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May 16, 2002
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of Judith Levine
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Leaving the Truth Out?
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Tells the Big Lie about Palestine
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Bush's
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Scapegoats: the Music Industry's War
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May 12, 2002
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Israel
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May
16, 2002
Inside Jenin
A Garden in
Tent City,
But Where Do You Bathe?
by Marylin Robinson
I spent the day going into the Jenin Refugee Camp,
first to Tent City, I call it, tagging along to watch the children
and the adults talk of their horrific experiences during the
days of the Israeli invasion. In describing Tent City, the
UN offering of 64 pitched tents of which only 6 are in use as
of the present time is disgraceful and inhumane.
Yes, it was a great idea to at least
provide tents but, in doing so, they created a community. This
in my estimation creates a responsibility for the UN. This community
however, lacks a few basic needs such as: toilet areas, areas
to go bathe, wash and dry clothes, wash dishes and utensils;
areas to eat, and food (remember these are people not only
displaced from their homes which have been either bombed, bulldozed
or demolished by gunfire or set ablaze, they also do not have
work/jobs, sources of income).
They received some clothing at first,
some food, some money but basic needs such as those described
above are not provided. The UN has a center in the camp where
people go requesting help and services, fill out forms, then,
are told the UN personnel will see what they can do. That is
why only 6 tents are occupied at the camp; simply said, human
beings cannot live in this condition and stay healthy. Many
of the people are living with relatives in conditions already
cramped before their arrival. The 6 families remaining in Tent
City have no relatives to stay with or the relatives have no
where to fit them in.
In the middle of the second row of tents
is a neatly placed, small, circular stone rimmed garden area
with the UN flag planted in the middle with flowers blooming
in several colors. They took the time to create this area to
let everyone know the UN was there.
Today, I also went to the government
hospital and met with a group of men who described the scene
in the parking lot where 40 bodies were found lying under a
heap of dirt bulldozed over them since the hospital morgue was
full. Discovery of the bodies was due to the exposure of a hand
found reaching out from the dirt pile.
I also went to Ground Zero again in the
center of the camp, taking pictures and meeting with adults
but mainly children who freely talked with me about their feelings
and experiences during the invasion. They would hold my hand
while they talked.
Afterwards, I asked each one their names
and ages, feebly repeating their names in Arabic. I told them
I would adopt them and become their second mamma if they agreed.
A resounding yes, and it was official. I adopted a few more
beautiful faces with warm, loving eyes. As I touched each ones
head and caressed their faces, they would say, I love you, Marilyn.
In my feeble Arabic, I said ana bahebik
back to them. It is supposed to be I love you in Arabic. I meant
it. I will never forget them. They are etched on my soul.
Tomorrow, I have an appointment (they
don't know about yet) with the UN in the camp. I want to find
out why a garden area was provided but, a place to even bathe
or go to the toilet was not. I expect miracles.
Marilyn Robinson
is one of four members of the Colorado Campaign for Middle East
Peace who have joined internationals in solidarity with Palestinians
nonviolently resisting Israel's illegal military occupation.
More on their trip at: http://www.ccmep.org/palestine.html
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