Even after seven years of activity, they are evidently still deeply excited. They are called the “Women of the Sea," as they have taken it upon themselves to give Palestinian children a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fun at the beach. So far, more than 5,000 children — newborn babies, young kids and teenagers up to the age of 15 — have enjoyed the experience.
It is Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 8 a.m., and the “Women of the Sea” are already waiting at Tel Baruch beach, north of Tel Aviv, for the arrival of the bus full of young Palestinians. They watch the goings-on on the other side of the border in the framework of the Machsomwatch (Checkpoint Watch) movement, in which they follow closely the behavior of Israel Defense Forces soldiers at the West Bank checkpoints.