Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago
I cycled 300km alone through the occupied West Bank, into Israeli settlements, military checkpoints, and some of the most contested areas of Palestine.
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This film follows my solo journey south through Palestine, from Bethlehem to Hebron and on towards Jericho, travelling by bicycle through a landscape shaped by Israeli settlements, military checkpoints, and tightly controlled movement.
Hebron is one of the most contested cities in the West Bank. Israeli settlers live inside the heart of a Palestinian city, protected by the military, while Palestinians face severe restrictions on where they can go and how they move. What I witnessed there made this one of the most intense and eye-opening journeys I’ve ever filmed.
The journey passes through Areas A, B, and C of the West Bank, highlighting how Israeli military control, settlement expansion, and restricted movement affect Palestinians differently depending on where they live. Beyond checkpoints and settlements, it captures everyday encounters with Palestinians navigating life under occupation, from moments of tension and uncertainty to extraordinary generosity and hospitality.
This is the second part of a longer cycle-tour documentary through Israel and Palestine, documenting the Israeli occupation of the West Bank. A full episode focused entirely on Hebron, including interviews with Youth Against Settlements activists, will follow.
This video was filmed at the end of 2022.
Thanks to everyone supporting this project through Patreon and channel membership. Your support makes this kind of independent, on-the-ground filmmaking possible.
00:00 Cycling Through the Occupied West Bank (Intro)
00:41 Leaving Bethlehem and Heading South to Hebron
01:45 How the West Bank Is Divided (Areas A, B and C Explained)
03:33 Crossing Between Palestinian and Israeli-Controlled Areas
05:23 Cycling Through Israeli Settlements
08:01 Forced Onto Route 60, the West Bank’s Most Dangerous Main Road
12:40 Arriving in Hebron
13:12 SPONSORED BY NORDVPN
14:36 Inside Hebron’s Old City Under Occupation
17:20 Settlers Living Above Palestinian Homes
20:52 Palestinian Hospitality in Hebron
25:00 Leaving Hebron for Jericho
26:27 Rising Tension on the Road to Jericho
28:25 Roadside Confrontation and Escaping Safely
30:53 Hiding My Jewish Identity While Travelling
32:41 More Palestinian Hospitality
34:55 Stopped by Soldiers at a West Bank Checkpoint
40:12 Detour Through Jerusalem
42:33 Second Attempt at Cycling to Jericho
44:00 Descending Into Jericho, the Lowest City on Earth
46:23 Jericho: The Most Relaxed City in Palestine?
49:02 Support the Channel on Patreon!
49:20 Leaving the West Bank and Reflecting on Palestine and the Occupation
55:27 Crossing into Jordan
#WestBank
#OccupiedPalestine
#Hebron
#IsraelPalestine
#traveldocumentary
🎥 Filming Equipment
Mirrorless Camera - Sony A6700: amzn.to/4uWfQwV
Lens - Sony 18-135mm: amzn.to/4eFXVVe
Action Cam - GoPro 13: amzn.to/4w8ZEd1
Shotgun Mic - RØDE VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/4b6Llxg
Small Tripod - GorillaPod: amzn.to/4gBu8j2
Large Tripod - Benro RoadtripPro: amzn.to/4vslFmU
Drone - DJI Mini 5 Fly More Combo: amzn.to/3Sg5dYv
🚲 Bike Equipment
40L Rear Panniers: amzn.to/44oZAK2
12.5L Front Panniers: amzn.to/3Sp5RTx
The links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
I cycled 300km alone through the occupied West Bank, into Israeli settlements, military checkpoints, and some of the most contested areas of Palestine.
Get 4 extra months free with the NordVPN 2-year plan at nordvpn.com/tieranfreedman
This film follows my solo journey south through Palestine, from Bethlehem to Hebron and on towards Jericho, travelling by bicycle through a landscape shaped by Israeli settlements, military checkpoints, and tightly controlled movement.
Hebron is one of the most contested cities in the West Bank. Israeli settlers live inside the heart of a Palestinian city, protected by the military, while Palestinians face severe restrictions on where they can go and how they move. What I witnessed there made this one of the most intense and eye-opening journeys I’ve ever filmed.
The journey passes through Areas A, B, and C of the West Bank, highlighting how Israeli military control, settlement expansion, and restricted movement affect Palestinians differently depending on where they live. Beyond checkpoints and settlements, it captures everyday encounters with Palestinians navigating life under occupation, from moments of tension and uncertainty to extraordinary generosity and hospitality.
This is the second part of a longer cycle-tour documentary through Israel and Palestine, documenting the Israeli occupation of the West Bank. A full episode focused entirely on Hebron, including interviews with Youth Against Settlements activists, will follow.
This video was filmed at the end of 2022.
Thanks to everyone supporting this project through Patreon and channel membership. Your support makes this kind of independent, on-the-ground filmmaking possible.
00:00 Cycling Through the Occupied West Bank (Intro)
00:41 Leaving Bethlehem and Heading South to Hebron
01:45 How the West Bank Is Divided (Areas A, B and C Explained)
03:33 Crossing Between Palestinian and Israeli-Controlled Areas
05:23 Cycling Through Israeli Settlements
08:01 Forced Onto Route 60, the West Bank’s Most Dangerous Main Road
12:40 Arriving in Hebron
13:12 SPONSORED BY NORDVPN
14:36 Inside Hebron’s Old City Under Occupation
17:20 Settlers Living Above Palestinian Homes
20:52 Palestinian Hospitality in Hebron
25:00 Leaving Hebron for Jericho
26:27 Rising Tension on the Road to Jericho
28:25 Roadside Confrontation and Escaping Safely
30:53 Hiding My Jewish Identity While Travelling
32:41 More Palestinian Hospitality
34:55 Stopped by Soldiers at a West Bank Checkpoint
40:12 Detour Through Jerusalem
42:33 Second Attempt at Cycling to Jericho
44:00 Descending Into Jericho, the Lowest City on Earth
46:23 Jericho: The Most Relaxed City in Palestine?
49:02 Support the Channel on Patreon!
49:20 Leaving the West Bank and Reflecting on Palestine and the Occupation
55:27 Crossing into Jordan
#WestBank
#OccupiedPalestine
#Hebron
#IsraelPalestine
#traveldocumentary
🎥 Filming Equipment
Mirrorless Camera - Sony A6700: amzn.to/4uWfQwV
Lens - Sony 18-135mm: amzn.to/4eFXVVe
Action Cam - GoPro 13: amzn.to/4w8ZEd1
Shotgun Mic - RØDE VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/4b6Llxg
Small Tripod - GorillaPod: amzn.to/4gBu8j2
Large Tripod - Benro RoadtripPro: amzn.to/4vslFmU
Drone - DJI Mini 5 Fly More Combo: amzn.to/3Sg5dYv
🚲 Bike Equipment
40L Rear Panniers: amzn.to/44oZAK2
12.5L Front Panniers: amzn.to/3Sp5RTx
The links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
