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Are there any Israeli Jews who would visit the West Bank? |
Travel Info I mean, apart from as a soldier! For education or pleasure? I know there are groups such as Rabbis for Justice, but I mean would any of you reading this go there? It's true that at most checkpoints the IDF won't let you cross with an Israeli passport, but many of you have dual nationality and even Israelis can go to Jericho, where they've built a big casino in the hope of attracting Israelis. I'm not advocating going to the casino, but there's a wonderful (and hardly used) cable car up to the Mount of Temptation from where you can see the whole Jordan valley, the Dead Sea and the mountains of Jordan. Would you be OK with the idea of helping the Palestinian economy, just a little bit? And would you feel safe? I've taken Jews to Bethlehem and they've been perfectly safe. Travel Tips It depends, what are their stands on Israel. If it was a Jew from Ocean Parkway or Brooklyn and acting all extreme and saying this is his land, I'm sure he would live in our land happily in our Palestinian land, but he would be a pathetic coward and never leave his house! Others Considering that a large percentage of the Israeli population is either in the military, a reservist, or has served in the IDF technically just about every Israeli is military. What I don't understand is that you answer your own question at the end with your statement of taking Jews to Bethlehem. What was the point to this question? Good Luck!!! I've visited the West Bank through a new express road that cuts through the Southwestern corner of the West Bank. Every time I drive to the Dead Sea from Jerusalem, I cut through the West Bank. I have a good friend who goes to study in the university in Ariel, a major West Bank settlement. Personally, I do everything within my power not to help the Palestinian economy as I have no idea whether or not my sheqels will end up in the hands of terrorists who are constantly looking for ways to kill me and my family. If one agorot of my money ends up in the hands of a terrorist, then how can I not have the burden of guilt and shame weighing down upon me? I would not feel safe in the West Bank. Bethlehem isn't like the rest of the West Bank (Qalqilyah, Jenin, Hebron, etc). Relatively speaking, it's like an island of calm amid a violent, tomultuous sea. I would not. There is no one there who can guarantee my safety, especially now that Hamas and Fatah are attacking each other again. The IDF won't let Israelis enter because if it turns dangerous, they're the ones who are going to have go in and risk bullets and rockets to save the civilian. I would definately not feel safe. As for helping the economy, I would not. There's no more illusion; Hamas was elected democratically, as in the people voted for them. Thus, the triumph of Hamas was the doing of the people, not some totalitarian terrorist regime. What I'm trying to say is that they brought this fate on themselves, and unless they take some responsibility I see no reason to continue aid or offer a helping hand. I'd like to help people, but first they need to help themselves. They have to realize that the result of electing a terrorist entity bent on the destruction of their peace partner will result in a suspension of help. On top of that, often times the Karni crossing, the primary cargo route to Gaza, is closed because of terrorist activity, be it Hamas-Fatah gunbattles or attempted bombings. This too is not Israel's fault. Personally speaking I am scared. I would be afraid to go there because I believe there are arabs there that will attack. I don't believe its safe. IF there was peace and the ISraelis felt it was safe...I'm sure alot would go. i am an israeli-american modern othodox jew that protested in gush katif. and i have been to bethleheem and hebron. note i am still typing on the computer... |
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