I enjoyed the short film that we viewed in class on Wednesday. It was very interesting to view the city first from the Israeli and then the later the Palestinian side. I wonder why the film crew decided do it in this way. I see the Israelis as “the occupier” and the Palestinians as “the victims”. I as a Jewish-American seriously question why America and the West so strongly supports Israel. It seems unfair to the Palestinians. Could someone explain this to me? Lastly, I would like to make a note of the cinematography of the film, it truly seemed like a study of the common people of Jerusalem which I admired. As a side note, and an update on the situation did anyone see Mahmoud Abbas’ comments (through a spokesperson) warning that the PLA could dismantle in the future with Israeli (Netanyahu) policy change?
Why the United States and the West supports Israel? I have a few ideas which will probably be scandaloso!! But there lies the fun!
- Strong pro-Israeli lobbyist.
- Arms deals --> selling American-made weapons and technology to the Israelis.
- Guilt from the Holocaust.
- "Democracy"
I agree with you, Jeff. I also got the feeling that the Israelis were the occupiers and the Palestinians the victims from the film.
Jay and J.M.
It is widely known the Israeli military is one of the finest in the world. Do you guys know this came to be? I mean Israel is a young nation, formed in 1948. Thanks