Anna Baltzer, is a Jewish-American public speaker, author, and activist, is renowned for her advocacy for Palestinian human rights.
Volunteering extensively with the International Women’s Peace Service in the Palestinian Territories, she meticulously documented ongoing human rights violations. Her book, "Witness in Palestine," recounts these experiences, shedding light on the realities of life under occupation in the West Bank. Baltzer elucidates the apartheid nature of Israel, delineating disparities in infrastructure such as separate roads for Palestinians and Israelis, distinguished by car plate colours. She highlights the severe restrictions on Palestinian movement enforced by ubiquitous checkpoints, which can even endanger health-related emergencies after 7 pm. Additionally, she underscores how roadblocks impede economic activity, driving up the cost of Palestinian goods compared to Israeli counterparts.