More "Hidden" Truths??
I retired from my first career in 1982. Early in that decade, I began my second career, and, on a business flight from Albuquerque to Seattle, my seat-mate was a young Israeli Officer who had recently completed his term of obligatory service in Israel; and was touring "the states" before returning to his practice as a lawyer in Israel. One thing I'll always remember from our conversation was his statement that the Israelis and Palestinians were "cousins".
I had always been taught that the real Jesus was a Palestinian, but to hear it from a young Israeli was somewhat shocking. Our Reactionary Right was beginning to get "cozy" with Israel (especially the religious part). Their view of the Israelis was distinctly opposite from their view of the Palestinian. Those were the days before "W" and Sharon "did their number" on Arafat.
The young Israeli went on to state that there would "never be peace" between the Palestinians and the Israelis because of their blood-line relations, and the fact that the birth rates were so much greater among the Palestinians. He said: "within 5 years of peace, we would disappear".
Remember, this conversation took place when Rabin was still alive. It was a different country then.
I often think of that Officer, and wonder what he thinks of the situation in Israel today; Post-Arab Spring. No one seems to know what direction the Middle East is pursuing, as Syria continues its slow demise.
Our President departs for a visit to that region, lasting several days. It will include Israel and Palestine. Perhaps we can all get a clearer view of those issues the young officer raised in our decades-old conversation.
Stay Vigilant! Stay Informed!
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