On our last day in Israel, we went on a Social Mission trip to the West Bank area of Gaza and Hebron, seeing how the local community lives. The West Bank is deep into Palestine territory, hence there are signs everywhere stating "No Israelis allowed". We need special permission to get there, as for Bethlehem.
The West Bank is really different from the other parts of Israel. While the other parts like Tiberias, Jerusalem, Galilee, Caesarea, are abundant and flourishing, the West Bank consists of mainly dried mountains, lands and shanty towns. The people there do not have clean water nor fresh food. But with some help, some managed to be self-sustaining.
As I have mentioned, West Bank area is mainly dry land and shanty towns.We were supposed to finish up with the Social Mission, then tour around Hebron Old City, where apparently the tombs of Abraham, Issac, Sarah and Rebecca were, but because some people took too long and got carried away, we were unable to do so.
After that, we were supposed to go straight to Jaffa Old Port City, but due to some hold up and delays at the Israeli-Palestine border checkpoint, again, we were unable to go there. Hence, we went straight to the airport for our trip back. And that concludes my entire Israel trip!
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