Today we went to the Tent of Nations, an olive tree farm atop a mountain south of Bethlehem on the way to Hebron. The Nassar family has owned this farm since the 1860s. It sits on prime real estate that the Israels want- but the Nassar family will not leave. With the help of internationals, they have not only continued to farm the land but develop a safe site for people of all religions to come and talk together about their lives and their hopes for peace.
When we arrived, the 60 Minutes crew was there to film a story about this piece of land!! They asked us to be part of the taping!!!! Bob Simon led the program and asked questions of our group! What an unexpected experience! It will not be on until September - and of course, will be edited a lot - but it was our 10 minutes of fame!
Bonnie Van Overbeke
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