At the same moment, they shone a torch at me to identify me. I kept walking, trying hard not to look suspicious. With internationals there are boundaries that they are hesitant and to some extent, afraid to cross. Yet the same time, I was aware of their potential power. Don't shoot me man, I'm a graceful, slow dancer.
Children question departing Israeli soldiers on redeployment day.
For many, the occasion and atmosphere offered an opportunity to question the departing soldiers. Palestinians wearing official Palestinian Authority badges who were working to control the crowds repeatedly broke up these discussions, seeming to want to avoid coverage of this phenomenon. Otherwise, journalists were given full access to the roped-off area. The Israelis had effectively modelled 'power' to the population. Many young Palestinians own guns, which entered the Palestinian areas via Israeli drug addicts and dealers, who sell the guns to finance their habit or sales.