(David Shariatmadari and Josh Strauss ; Length : 5min 07sec ; Tuesday 9 October 2012)
Palestinian writer and lawyer Raja Shehadeh talks about his experience of growing up in the West Bank. Shehadeh discusses the day-to-day hardships of living under Israeli occupation and reflects on episodes from his journal Occupation Diaries, as well as considering the effects of the Arab spring on the region as a whole.
Occupation Diaries
(Paperback) by Raja Shehadeh
It is often the smallest details of daily life that tell us the most. And so it is under occupation in Palestine. What most of us take for granted has to be carefully thought about and planned for : When will the post be allowed to get through ? Will there be enough water for the bath tonight ? How shall I get rid of the rubbish collecting outside ? How much time should I allow for the journey to visit my cousin, going through checkpoints ? And big questions too : Is working with left-wing Israelis collaborating or not ? What affect will the Arab Spring have on the future of Palestine ? What can anyone do to bring about change ? Are any of life’s pleasures untouched by politics ?
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