I can't afford to pay millions to promote Western people to visit Palestine like Israel did with Arsenal to promote Israel as the oasis of the East. I don't think that the whole Palestinian nation can afford a fraction of that figure. However, if you still can't see Palestine through my eyes and hundreds of other Palestinian and pro-Palestine bloggers (a lot of registered bloggers here are non-Palestinian, pro-Palestine and peace bloggers), maybe you can see Palestine through the eyes of eyewitnesses like the International Solidarity Movement (ISM).

The following documentary video makes you wonder: what prompts a young, well-educated Westerner to risk life and limb as a peace activist in the Middle East? With her striking red hair and bright lipstick, Caiomhe Butterly defies initial expectations of the 'typical' activist. Motivated by idealism, she blocks bullets with her body and ignores threats to her own safety to alleviate the suffering that surrounds. Her story provides a rare insight into the everyday lives of Palestinians, moving beyond usual depictions of one-dimensional heroes or victims. During a siege of Jenin, Caiomhe's luck finally runs out and she is shot and wounded. With its harrowing frontline footage and intimate character portraits, this is surely one of the most powerful films to come out of Palestine in recent years.

A BIG Salute to all ISM and pro-Palestine, pro-Peace activist.

Hat tip due to Robin for sharing the link to this video. She also quoted in her email, few words from Mother Teresa. After I read it, I could not but alter it to a Palestinian perspective, so here it is (Palestinian words in italic):

Mother Teresa wrote:

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. (If I stay alive tomorrow)
Life is beauty, admire it. (I'll try to look through the tear gas)
Life is bliss, taste it. (Let me taste some bread and meat first)
Life is a dream, realize it. (If Israeli jets don't visit our skies tonight)
Life is a challenge, meet it. (On continuous meeting since I was born)
Life is a duty, complete it. (Until last moment in my life, I will)
Life is a game, play it. (Say that again! If you mean fun, we are counting Israeli bullets)
Life is a promise, fulfill it. (I promise not to give up my rights)
Life is sorrow, overcome it. (Let me see... Israel kidnapped my father, killed my two brothers... OK, I will)
Life is a song, sing it. (Yeah.. I know this one.. Palestine national Anthem)
Life is a struggle, accept it. (You bet!)
Life is tragedy, confront it. (What does tragedy mean?)
Life is an adventure, dare it. (You dare half of what I dare ;-))
Life is luck, make it. (Luck?! Ingredients please?)
Life is too precious, do not destroy it. (Worthless if you are taken all your rights)
Life is life, fight for it. (Welcome to Palestine!)
Mother Teresa.

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