This morning I attempted to lawfully enter Jerusalem. I was immediately escorted and my phone confiscated. Every photo, text, Twitter post scrutinized. Following 7+ hours of grueling delay and invasive interrogation, I was denied entry and subsequently deported. 
Why? Because I answered every question with honesty (as requested). I proudly expressed my desire for Palestinian human rights and equal status. I was unashamed of my anti-imperialist ideology. Because I expressed disgust with Apartheid.
How strange it felt to be so feared. I know deep in my heart- one day, I will return to a #FreePalestine.
To the border officer (whom I was disheartened to learn was a fellow Canadian), shalom.
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