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In January 2023, the speaker went to the Holy Land as a volunteer tour guide with their mother and a church group. The group was stopped by the IDF a half-mile from their destination. Soldiers with machine guns boarded the bus to check IDs. The speaker was told to stop recording to avoid arrest. The bus had to take a longer route. The bus driver said they were stopped because they were Palestinian and was rushing to avoid the Muslim Friday shutdown. At lunch, the electricity was shut off to the whole complex. A shopkeeper told the speaker that authorities often shut off the electricity to prevent them from making money from tourists. The speaker believes the electricity was shut off arbitrarily. The speaker feels that allowing young soldiers unchecked power leads to injustice. They found the Palestinian people they met to be kind, while many of the soldiers were hateful. The speaker's perspective on the conflict shifted after witnessing these events firsthand.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine significantly impacts America. A viable solution requires uniting Hamas and Fatah for honest elections, with a focus on the 1967 borders and modifications for a two-state solution. However, Netanyahu's push for a one-state solution threatens Israel's future and resembles apartheid, as Palestinians face severe restrictions and domination by Israelis. Many Americans and Israelis remain unaware or unwilling to confront the harsh realities in Palestine, where human rights abuses are prevalent. Political pressures in the U.S. hinder open discussions about Israel's legal boundaries and the Palestinian plight. There have been no peace talks in over seven years, and any congressional member advocating for change risks losing their position.

So you first moved to The Holy Land in 1996 Correct. Yep. As a nun. How are Christians doing in The Holy Land? it's become a very difficult time for them there. Basically, the Christians are in the same situation as the Muslims being a Palestinian. So there's two different things. If you live in Israel, you're a citizen, and so they are can live there and work, but there's sort of some petty grievances that people might have. But if you're a Christian in Palestine, which is where most of activities of the life of Christ are Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Mount Of Olives, Jericho, Jacob's Well, that's all within Palestine. That's the predominance of the Christian population there, and they're treated with the effects of the occupation.

I used to be a Zionist and planned to move to Israel. However, after visiting Hebron, the largest occupied city in the West Bank, I witnessed things that I cannot forget. I saw Palestinians being prohibited from walking on certain streets, while Israeli settlers enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle on top of a hill, protected by soldiers. At the same time, Palestinians lived in slums at the bottom of the hill, despite having lived there for generations. These experiences made me question my own biases and the beliefs I grew up with.

As an American with Israeli citizenship, I was raised to believe that Israel was always defending itself and that Palestinians were the aggressors. However, my perspective has changed. The ongoing issues in Palestine, including open-air prisons, checkpoints, blockades, and violations of human rights, have opened my eyes. Palestinians face challenges such as limited access to water, electricity, and the COVID vaccine. Children are separated from their families, and homes are taken by Zionists. It is crucial for everyone to support a free Palestine. This injustice must come to an end immediately.

I visited the Gaza Strip with Palestinian Muslim guides. Despite risks, we entered a town and met a young girl. When the locals approached, I stayed to help and gave what I could. Both Palestinians and Israelis deserve peace. I pray they find solace in the Lord Jesus.

Living in Jerusalem, I realized that Palestinians living next to me were under my military rule. I had the power to do whatever I wanted with them, like using their homes as temporary bases or arresting them to demolish their homes. They were restricted from walking on certain streets, forcing them to find alternative routes. This made me question the lies I had been told. Instead of feeling like I was protecting or helping anyone, I felt like a terrorist, terrorizing people to prevent them from opposing Israeli settlers or the military. Our mission was to instill fear in the hearts of Palestinians in Hebron, and we succeeded.

I am an American Jew who recently lived in Israel for four months. When you visit the territories around the West Bank and Gaza, you see the wall, surveillance cameras pointed at Palestinians' homes, and autonomous weapons at checkpoints. It's hard to understand the reality of occupation unless you witness it firsthand. Growing up as a Palestinian child, you know that the country you live in hates you and is willing to kill you based on video footage. Israel's advanced technology allows them to target Hamas members without bombing the entire region. This level of intelligence suggests that Israel's actions are a massacre and genocide, driven by white supremacy, dictatorship, and control over a people who are innocent of the crimes committed against them.

As a Holocaust survivor, I initially believed in the Zionist dream of a Jewish state. However, I soon realized that achieving this dream meant oppressing and expelling the local Palestinian population. The Nakba, or catastrophe, was the foundation of Israel, yet it is not allowed to be mentioned. During my visit to the occupied territories, I witnessed the brutality of the occupation, including the destruction of olive groves and denial of water rights. Palestinians are trapped in what is often referred to as the world's largest outdoor prison. Criticizing Israel does not make one an anti-Semite; it is about standing up for Palestinian rights and justice. The Western press often portrays Palestinians as terrorists while giving Israel less criticism. Israeli historians, professors, and soldiers have spoken out against Israeli policies. It is important for people, regardless of their background, to speak up against injustice and not be silenced by accusations of anti-Semitism.

The speaker spent 10 days in Palestine and Israel and was shocked by the complexity of the conflict. However, upon visiting Hebron, they quickly understood the situation. They witnessed the segregation and restrictions imposed on Palestinians, such as limited mobility and voting rights. The speaker compared this to their own experiences with racial oppression in African American history. They also discussed their personal journey in understanding nonviolence as an ethic and the corrupting nature of violence. The speaker questioned the justification for the killing of innocent people and emphasized the importance of dignity and morality. They expressed concern for those who can participate in violence without remorse.

Speaker 1, a nun who moved to The Holy Land, describes Christians in Palestinian areas living under occupation with checkpoints and permits: “A Christian who lives in Bethlehem cannot go to Jerusalem, to the Holy Sepulchre without a permit by Israel, and they don't usually give those permits, especially now.” She calls Bethlehem “a gilded cage” and says, “There's very much an apartheid system.” Settlements are expanding, “taking over the land that belongs to the people of Palestine,” and the wall and checkpoints isolate communities, disrupting faith life and schooling. She blames Christian Zionists in the US who fund settlements: “the Christian Zionists are speaking in our name.” She cites the fear of loss of Christian presence, “Temple Mount is the area where the temple existed at the time of Christ.” She urges political change and Western Christian advocacy for Palestinian Christians, noting attacks on churches and confiscations at Jacob's Well.

I had a great meeting with Abbas, who I felt was very nice. After a brief meeting with Netanyahu, I realized he may not want to make a deal. I used to think Israelis were willing to do anything for peace, but now I see that may not be the case.

Before visiting Palestine, I had no knowledge about it until I turned 18. It's concerning how our education system and media fail to provide a balanced understanding of the situation. Initially, I had some idea about Palestine, but the reality is far worse than I imagined.

Israel has a right to exist and defend itself, but Palestinians are often ignored. Palestinians are treated as third-class citizens and face apartheid-like conditions. The Israeli government evicts Palestinians from their land, which is then used for Israeli settlements. Palestinians have limited control over their lives, with restrictions on building permits, water supply, solar energy, medical treatment, electricity, fishing, and transportation. The US government supports Israel and considers Hamas, the governing party in Gaza, a terrorist organization. Palestinians have chosen Hamas due to their frustration with Israeli oppression. Israel and the US need to adopt new approaches towards Palestinians. The Palestinian people face apartheid, deprivation, and civil rights violations. This information is readily available, but one must actively seek it out.

During our time in Israel, we spoke to Palestinians, pollsters, Israeli Members of the Knesset, journalists, and people with various viewpoints. We discovered that the security wall is mostly a fence, with only 5% being an actual wall. Palestinians can enter Israel freely as long as they pass through airport-like security. However, Israelis are prohibited from entering certain areas of the West Bank due to safety concerns. We also observed a military hospital treating both Israelis and Syrians, including Syrian women who were victims of ISIS. This experience has led me to question the feasibility of a two-state solution and consider the importance of Israeli control in maintaining peace and security in the region.

Palestine is our generation's South Africa. We must boldly and courageously end the imperialist project called Israel, or we are doomed. I had known about Palestine for a long time and was grateful when the Dream Defenders invited me to join their delegation. However, nothing could have prepared me for the intense militarization and violence we witnessed during our 10-day visit. People live in constant terror, and this experience has given me a clear understanding of why we must stand in solidarity with the Palestinians.

As an American Jew deeply involved in Judaism, I had a profound experience when I visited Palestinians in the West Bank. It reminded me of the Jim Crow South, witnessing people living without rights, citizenship, or freedom of movement. They endure a harsh military legal system. While I don't agree with Mifda, who supports violence, it's important to acknowledge what Ilhan Omar said: people should see the situation for themselves. I've never met anyone who hasn't been transformed by such an experience. It's similar to visiting SNCC during the civil rights movement and dismissing them based on connections or anti-white sentiments.

The speaker discusses their experience in Palestine and highlights the misconceptions surrounding the situation. They explain that Hamas does not control all of Palestine, but rather there are three different areas: the West Bank, which is under Israeli military rule; the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas; and Jerusalem, an international city where both Arabs and Jews live. They describe the harsh conditions in the West Bank, including checkpoints, political restrictions, and the high conviction rate. The speaker also shares stories of violence and oppression, such as shootings at funerals and peaceful protests. They emphasize the hatred towards Palestinians and the illegal settlements in the West Bank. The speaker concludes by mentioning the different treatment of Arabs and Jews, including separate license plates and arbitrary checkpoints.

The speaker discusses their experience in Israel and Palestine, highlighting the misconceptions about Hamas controlling Palestine. They explain that there are three different areas: the West Bank, under Israeli military rule; the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas; and Jerusalem, an international city where both Arabs and Jews live. The West Bank has been under military occupation since 1967, with checkpoints and political parties being illegal. Palestinians face severe restrictions and imprisonment for sharing photos or belonging to a political party. The speaker shares stories of attending a funeral where Israeli forces tear-gassed and shot rubber bullets at attendees, and another incident where an old man was shot at a checkpoint. They also mention the restrictions on Palestinians visiting Jerusalem and the ban on entering Gaza.

Speaker A: The IDF trains American police officers and ICE officers in Israel? They train with US ICE, with US Homeland Security. NYPD. NYPD. And that's what's called through a SME program, subject matter exchange, where our police, etcetera, train with them. So, these National Guard soldiers that will soon be in or are in Chicago have trained with and trained with Israel habitually for years. So when you look at all of these pieces of who do we have operating on the streets of Portland and the streets of New York and on in DC and who's going into Chicago, all components and elements that have trained hand in hand with the IDF or the Israeli Ministry of the Interior Gendarmerie paramilitary police. Speaker B: That's absolutely amazing. I also That's not a coincidence. They do antisemitism training, not just physical training, but brainwash training, basically, for them too. Speaker A: When we entered Israel, they took us on the Hospa tour. They took us to Kibbutz B'Ari. They took us to the Nova Film Festival site, and they also took us to Sderot, which is the overlook just outside of Northern Gaza City in Beit Hanun. It's on the Israeli side of the border Right. That overlooks all of Gaza City. Mhmm. They've turned that into a spectacle. It's a picnic site. Really? You can go up there. There's vending machines. There's an area to park. There's an area where you can get your panoramic view with Gaza in the background, and if you time it just right, there might be a bomb that drops for your photo.

As a Holocaust survivor, I initially believed in the Zionist dream of a Jewish state. However, I soon realized that achieving this dream involved oppressing and expelling the local Palestinian population. The Nakba, or catastrophe, was the foundation of Israel but is not acknowledged in the country. During my visit to the occupied territories, I witnessed the brutality of the occupation, including the denial of water rights and destruction of Palestinian olive groves. Palestinians are trapped in what is essentially an outdoor prison. Criticizing Israel does not make one an antisemite; it is about standing up for Palestinian rights and justice. The Western press often portrays Palestinians as terrorists while giving Israel less criticism. Israeli historians, professors, and soldiers have spoken out against Israeli policies, providing ample information for those willing to seek the truth. It is crucial for people of goodwill, regardless of their religious background, to challenge the silencing tactics and support justice, liberty, freedom, and truth.

The Palestinians live under Israeli government control, which many consider oppressive. Israel and America need to change their approach. Palestinians have been deprived of their land for over 70 years, leading to deep frustration. They face apartheid, lack basic necessities, and endure civil rights violations. This is not a secret; it's visible if you look for it.

The speaker shares their experience in Palestine and highlights the misconceptions about Hamas controlling the entire region. They explain that there are three different areas: the West Bank, under Israeli military rule; the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas; and Jerusalem, an international city where both Arabs and Jews live. The speaker describes the harsh conditions in the West Bank, including checkpoints, illegal political parties, and restrictions on basic rights. They mention the high conviction rate, torture of children, and arbitrary shootings by Israeli forces. The speaker also mentions a woman who was executed at a checkpoint and the ban on entering Gaza. Overall, they express their shock and disgust at the treatment of Palestinians.

In 1948, my grandmother was expelled from her village in Jerusalem to a refugee camp due to Israel's actions. Palestinians face barriers like the apartheid wall and military checkpoints, leading to restricted movement and constant surveillance. The Haida refugee camp is heavily monitored, with frequent violent raids and tear gas attacks. Palestinians also struggle with limited access to water, as Israel controls the water sources, prioritizing Israeli settlers over Palestinians. This oppressive occupation deeply impacts Palestinian daily life.

When I heard Israel cut off Palestine's water, I wondered why Israel controls Palestine's water supply. Amnesty International's "The Occupation of Water" explains that Israel seized control of Palestinian water resources in the West Bank and Gaza. Palestinians can't construct new water infrastructure without permits from the Israeli army, which are nearly impossible to obtain. They can't drill new wells or access the Jordan River, and Israel even controls rainwater collection. About 180 rural Palestinian communities lack running water, leading to vast disparities. Israelis consume four times more water than Palestinians in the OPT. Palestinians consume an average of 73 liters of water per day, below the WHO's minimum, and as low as 20 liters in rural areas. Israelis consume approximately 300 liters daily. Intentionally depriving people of water, especially children, is abhorrent and requires a dehumanizing narrative to justify it.