Monday

Next day June 1st - Wednesday - we expect trouble in the Old CIty. It's Reunificaiton Day - the day when Israel took over East Jerusalem (they already had possession of the western part) and united the city. Riots and protests among the Palestinians are expected ... especially in the view of September's imminent call for an independent Palestinian State. Yesterday's papers reported that Israel is expecting widespread violence in September as well. So much for peace.

Meanwhile the opening of the Rafa border between Egypt and Gaza saw Gazans crossing into Egypt the first time in 4 years since the blockade was imposed. Most do so for medical reasons. But this lifting has not deterred the Turkish Flotilla from its planned trip by sea to break the naval blockade and bring supplies into Gaza. It'll be a tense and provocative act.

Found out this morning that every time a military helicopter flies over my house, my internet connection breaks. They must be using really strong radar stuff to block all communications when they fly over any place.

The weather has warmed up alot after yesterday's cold spell. Summer is riding high. It should be a nice day except that I'm down with diarrhea again. Had some rice and steamed fish last night but obviously my stomach is not ready for it.