Episode 3- Witnessing Trip to the West Bank- Part 1

Erna Kim Hackett and Barnabas Lin share what they saw and learned on a March 2025 witnessing trip to the West Bank with  Palestinian-led organization Sabeel. They trace how personal encounters—an educator who helped end child marriage in her village, a  family farm near Bethlehem, international accompanier teams, and advocates for children—reshaped their assumptions about safety, “holy land” tourism. The hosts share their experience of learning about how everyday systems—water, roads, permits, and IDs—shape life for Palestinians in the West Bank. A faith-rooted conversation about grief, perseverance, and telling the truth without dehumanizing anyone.

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Organizations that were mentioned

• An article that interviews Nawal ( Noel) and her husband Eid and give more history about Nabi Samuel. 
• Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center- The organization that hosted our witnessing Trip. And FOSNA, which stands for Friends of Sabeel North America, which does work to amplify and bridge North Americans to Sabeel's work. They help coordinate trips from the North America side to lessen the load on Palestinian folks. 
• Tent of Nations where we met with Daud ( David)
• World Council of Churches / EAPPI - they facilitate the international accompaniers
• War Child - impact of conflict on children

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