# data[].attributes.body
Cause: Israeli checkpoints and walls block roads.

Effect: People are late for work and school.

As a Palestinian, can you share an example of your experience with Israeli checkpoints?

# data[].attributes.body
Cause: Israel controls much of the water.

Effect:  Palestinians don’t have enough water to drink, grow food, or use every day.

As Palestinians, how can we deal with this problem?

# data[].attributes.body
Cause: Checkpoints and fighting stop children from going to school.

Effect: Children miss lessons and find it hard to learn.

In your opinion, did the occupation make Palestinians fight for education in hard situations?

# data[].attributes.body
Cause: Israel builds homes on Palestinian land.

Effect: Palestinians lose their land.

Do you think this made Palestinians feel more connected to their land?

# data[].attributes.body
Cause: The 1948 and 1967 wars made people leave their homes.

Effect: They live in camps for a long time.

Give more examples of how Palestinian refugees have had problems.

# data[].attributes.body
Cause: Both Israelis and Palestinians take the same land as their home.

Effect: This ongoing conflict has caused fighting, people losing their homes, and no peace for many years.

How do you think life could change for people if the occupation ends?

# data[].attributes.body
Cause: Walls and checkpoints make it hard to travel.

Effect: families can’t visit each other easily.

How would you feel if you couldn’t visit your family because of walls and checkpoints?

# data[].attributes.body
We learned about the problems Palestinians face, why they happen, and what they cause. Our country is important to everyone; it’s where we feel at home. The poet Mahmoud Darwish helps us remember how much our country is important to us. Our country is very dear to us. Now, listen to his poem and enjoy.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
أيها المارون - عابرون في كلام عابر - محمود درويش Mahmoud Darwish