How an IDF soldier fell in love with a married Palestinian at a checkpoint

The story unfolds in "Bli Machsomim," which could be translated as either "Without Obstacles" or "Without Checkpoints," a book based on the actual events that took place.

A sign stands at an Israeli checkpoint near the West Bank city of Nablus July 23, 2013. Israeli and Palestinian officials put forward clashing formats for peace talks due to resume in Washington on Monday for the first time in nearly three years after intense U.S. mediation. It is unclear how the Un

A sign stands at an Israeli checkpoint near the West Bank city of Nablus July 23, 2013. Israeli and Palestinian officials put forward clashing formats for peace talks due to resume in Washington on Monday for the first time in nearly three years after intense U.S. mediation. It is unclear how the Un

(photo credit: BAZ RATNER/REUTERS)

JULY 16, 2019 14:39

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