Alison Glenesk is an engaging American woman and student from California who recently was in Gaza with a CodePink delegation. This is a selection from her interesting blog diaries telling of her experiences. Visit her blog, Ali G in Egypt, for more (thanks Chris). Also check out recent US diplomatic protests about israel’s refusal to let in chickpeas and other foodstuffs in its criminal blockade.
I just got back from Gaza. I was part of a delegation of women of about 60 under the supervision of the United National Relief and Works Agency. Mom and Dad, I’m sorry you had to find out this way. I didn’t tell you before because I thought you’d worry…. I felt safe there the whole time, and I went with the full support of the director of the California Education Abroad Program, the Director of the Arabic Language Institute, and all my teachers. [...]
It is all a lot to digest right now, for me it was one of the biggest experiences of my life, emotional, intense, amazing. Read the rest of this entry »















