GoKawiil
Tech News
A new interactive publication lets readers make choices navigating barriers and checkpoints in the occupied West Bank, modeling the daily movement restrictions faced by the roughly 3.5 million Palestinians living there. The format walks users through decision points that mirror real obstacles to travel in the territory.
Workers at Sama Pharmaceuticals near Nablus describe commutes that once took minutes now taking hours due to Israeli military checkpoints, with delays across Nablus averaging nearly two hours after October 2023. Employees like Ali Haj Ali and Ohood Khatatbeh describe unpredictable waits, sometimes turning back without reaching home, and towns like Beit Furik devising their own systems to manage a single checkpoint gate.
Resolute, a sneaker brand featuring traditional Palestinian tatreez embroidery, has begun selling its shoes in the United States. The intricate needlework is done by women artisans in the West Bank who continue their craft despite ongoing conflict and safety risks in the region.