The West Bank is crowing like the early 20th century American South. The settlers are the Klu Klux Klan with yarmulkes. Palestinian homes are raided and burned, businesses are destroyed. The Israeli government at best ignores the violence, or at worst, supports the settlers.
The Religious Zionist Party and its allies, resemble the Dixiecrats. Essential to the continuation of the Netanyahu coalition, they protect and expand the settlements.
Nor is bigotry the sole motivation. Housing is expensive in Israel. Driving out the Palestinians creates free land and residences. Much of the land is commuting distance to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Imagine if those desperate to live on the westside of Los Angeles decided to terrorize and expel the tenants and home owners in Mar Vista.
Israel was created as a safe haven from religious persecution. As an American Jew, I expect better.
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