In March 2017 British artist Banksy open the doors to “The Walled Off Hotel”, a fully functioning hotel in Bethlehem, Palestine.
FWTV headed over to stay at the hotel for a few nights and see how Banksy aims to use this as a tool to inform people about the region’s complicated situation.
FWTV went out to see the hotel and spend a few days gaining first-hand insight into life under occupation.
This video was shot over a three day period at the end of May 2017 and features:
- the Jerusalem conflict tour. Hosted by an Israeli born, Jewish guide. The tour lasted 4 hours and focused on the stark contrast between the East and West regions of the city.
- The Wall & Aida Camp tour – Hosted by a Palestinian born guide. The tour lasted 2 hours and was a first-hand account of life restricted by the “security wall” that engulfs the region. The tour also took us through the “Aida” refugee camp.
- The Dead Sea – a 3 hours trip through Jericho down towards the Dead Sea.
Excursions were organised through the hotel and are highly recommended if visiting.
If you’d like to show support we recommend the Palestine Solidarity Campaign: https://www.palestinecampaign.org/
and Medical Aid For Palestinians: https://www.map.org.uk/
for more information on The Walled Off Hotel
www.walledoffhotel.com
@walledoffhotel
Music
3AMMY BASEL SADEK – #HALA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBfcj…
Hills
LEMMiNO – Voyage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSsB5…
A Himitsu – Lost Within
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WQjg…
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