Israelis and Palestinians are caught in another deadly conflict.
The threatened evictions of six families in a tiny neighborhood in East Jerusalem ignited a deadly conflict between Israelis and Palestinians this week for the same reason some fear that promises about peace are no longer enough: The tensions are deep-rooted. |
"The East Jerusalem evictions are so combustible because they continue a pattern of expulsion that is as old as Israel itself," writes Peter Beinart. The question is, "If keeping faith that exile can be overcome is sacred to Jews, how can we condemn Palestinians for doing the same thing?" |
In that respect, the current crisis is less about geographic boundaries and more about basic human rights, Senator Bernie Sanders says. For those caught in the crossfire on both sides, the concern is even more immediate: "The missiles shake the whole area for several seconds. Then you hear screams. Shouting. More screams," writes Refaat Alareer. "These days, as we lie in the darkness at night, I fear the worst — and I fear the best. If we come out of this alive, how will my children's psyches fare in the years to come, living in constant dread of the next attack?" |
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