We were at least one hundred-strong, representing Europe, America, and Australia, citizens of France, Italy, Sweden, the USA, the UK, and many points in between. We were marching arm-in-arm, chanting in Italian, French, and English.We were (are!) the International Solidarity Movement to end the occupation of Palestine.
. . . The soldier pulled out his M16.
There was a shot. Pop!--like a firecracker. I ducked.
Another shot. Pop! I headed for the nearest wall. Another and another. Pop! Pop! Some of us ran back, others held their ground with their arms over their heads. Pop! Pop, pop!
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