Final Thoughts On Israel and Palestine

Proposed baptismal site of Jesus on Jordan river near Jericho - the country of Jordan is just right across the river

Proposed baptismal site of Jesus on Jordan river near Jericho – the country of Jordan is just right across the river

After traveling to Israel and the West Bank, any pre-trip fears about the dangers in traveling to this region were quickly diminished once we arrived.  Security is definitely a top priority for Israel, almost to the point of paranoia.  Any pandering from the media in regards to instability in this immediate region is somewhat unfounded.  Israel has virtual control over many areas in the West Bank, with the establishment of illegal settlements, illegal checkpoints, and illegal construction of highways through Palestinian owned land.

Israel has placed land mines on the road that leads to the baptismal site near the Jordanian border

Israel has placed land mines on the road that leads to the baptismal site near the Jordanian border

Unfortunately, most people in the United States are unaware of this illegal occupation by Israel.  Somehow, our media is very negligent in reporting on the oppression of the Palestinians.  Ironically, the very oppression that the Jews experienced in Europe during the first part of the 1900’s, parallels to some extent, what the Palestinians are currently experiencing under the Israeli government.  Apparently human kind doesn’t learn from history.  It’s not right but with the continued unwavering support by the United States government, Israel will continue to be discriminatory in their treatment of the Palestinians.  I can only hope the international community continues to put pressure on Israel and the United States to stop this illegal occupation.  That said, I am glad we traveled to this area.  For anybody looking for a place filled with ancient and modern day history, Israel and Palestine will not disappoint.

Papers that Palestinians are required to carry by the Israeli government

Papers that Palestinians are required to carry by the Israeli government

Comments

  1. John Kabele says:

    I enjoyed your comments about how the Jews are treating the Palestines now. History repeats itself. But the world doesn’t seem to mind. Where are the Hollywood liberals when you need them? It depends on what ox is being gored. Dad

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