# @breyeschow on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C7EEhw9OqZ_
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/17789351-breyeschow-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-05-17T09:00:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bruce Reyes-Chow (@breyeschow) — https://gondola.cc/breyeschow

## Caption

After spending the day in Hebron with Palestinian activist issaamro, our friend and leader, omar_harami, invited, encouraged, and prodded us to sing protest chants as we walked down the streets of Hebron where Palestinian residents are not allowed to go.

Having been here before I was again struck by the blatant culture of control and dehumanization that has been inflicted upon this part of the city (see previous video of Issa). For those who doubt the realities of occupation and apartheid, you need only navigate the check point and walk a few blocks to realize that there is no denying the realities of the Palestinian people. Living under occupation and in an apartheid state aims to wear people down, force them to leave, and silence dissent. 

With these realities as the backdrop, in this moment we blatantly flaunted the privilege of our access and citizenship. 

TBH it felt pointedly justified given we were surrounded by weaponry and surveillance gear funded by our tax dollars. If Israel is going to accept our money, our bombs, and our culture of militarization the least they can do is hear a song or two or three that screams hope liberation, and resistance.

Take our bombs, hear our songs.

I am so grateful for every Palestinian who continues to resist occupation absent the shield and protection that our visibility and passports provide. 

If only we could all be so faithful.

Just like a tree
That's planted 
By the water
We shall not be moved

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bruce Reyes-Chow | @breyeschow | https://gondola.cc/breyeschow | Writer/Author |

## Tags

hebron, freepalestine

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