January 6, 2003

Israeli helicopter in the skies over Zababdeh.

Last night it was tanks. Today, it was a helicopter, circling Zababdeh repeatedly. They are a menacing sight, and indicate that something may be afoot - air cover for an incursion, firepower for an extra-judicial killing...

Marthame spent most of the day putting the final touches on the schedule for the group's arrival tomorrow, meeting with folks at the University and with various folks throughout the village. It's a good program - visiting the clergy in the area, working with Muslim and Christian youth, taking in a workshop at the University, and visiting with the handicapped in Jenin. We wish they were staying longer than two days, but it's a start. We only hope they can arrive tomorrow...