When Israel Allows the Palestinian Authorities to “Manage” the Virus
Stuck at home, no daycare, my toddler chatters in English, Hebrew and Arabic, while I try to get some work done and keep us safe. No child careIt’s my turn to…
In Palestine, One Pandemic Mistake Is Irreversible
Supermarket workers push customers out as 5 P.M. approaches. ‘Police,’ they whisper apologetically to those who seem surprised at their uncharacteristic strictness on lockdown rules. Zoom Kindergarten The animated boy…
Social Distancing in Ramallah, I Worry About Our Elderly Mothers in N.Y.C. and Gaza
In Palestine, people believed basic goods would remain available, despite the coronavirus – and so they did. Mistrust of the authorities and faith limit precautions On March 23, the first…
How Coronavirus Is Making Israelis and Palestinians Equal
'Israel is obviously behind this,' Osama said, speaking of the West Bank going under closure due to the coronavirus. 'And maybe it’s for the best' The corona virus infects people…