The takeover of an empty home in Hebron by new Jewish landlords and their tenants has presented yet another opportunity to unmask the wretchedness and racism of Palestinian Arab society toward those it claims to seek peace with.
I am not going to get into the whole issue of who actually holds ownership of the house in question - the new Jewish occupants or the two different Arabs who claim the property as their own. Others have already addressed the matter rather effectively.
What I want to do is use this story - which naturally, despite being such a relatively insignificant matter, is making headlines around the world because it involves “Jewish settlers” - to highlight the fact that the Palestinian Authority-controlled areas are one of the very few places on earth where selling property to Jews is a crime punishable by death.
And it’s not just an informal threat of physical harm by purportedly uncontrollable rogue militants. The Palestinian Authority has actually declared the sale of property to Jews a crime according to the law of the land.
Arafat once clarified the issue by telling reporters that the offending law is:
a Jordanian law that we inherited, which applies to both the West Bank and Gaza, and sets the death penalty for those who sell land to Israelis. … We are talking about a few traitors, and we shall implement against them what is written in the law books.
It is actually on the books! The PA-appointed mufti of Jerusalem later made it a religious crime as well. And these are Israel’s peace partners!
Who cares if the “West Bank” and Gaza are, in the minds of some, destined to be a separate and independent Arab-majority state. Are Jews to be forbidden to live and buy property there based on their ethnicity? Because if so, that raises some very troubling questions about the role of America and Europe in helping to birth an openly racist state.
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1 michael // Mar 21, 2007 at 3:21 pm
In all of the discussion about Israel and “Palestine,” no one ever seems to mention this enough:
Israel’s population is about 18% Arab; the PA’s is 0% Jewish.
The reason: institutionalized racism, and guess who’s?
Israel is not perfect, and the Arab sector has a lot of problems and civil rights issues (not to mention loyalty issues), Israel does grant that equality as citizens. The palestinians won’t even grant Jews life.
Great post.
2 Marcel // Mar 21, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Ryan I just5 read today that since Hamas took over last year more money has flowed to the Palestinian’s
$1.2 BILLION.
All of the nations cry with one voice about the plight of their intolerant and hate fillled and violent pathological liars and rush with great speed to help them in thier goal of destroying Israel under the lie of helping the downtrodded and opressed.
How easily the ignorant world is decieved by Satan and his minions.
The so called humanatarian crisis of the Palestinian’s,always portrayed as poor innocent victims by Satan’s disinformation media ,is God’s judgment on the pathological liars,this cult of death and their intolerant hate and violence towards the Jews.
The billions they have recieved have been used to buy weapons and stolen by the corrupt leaders who buy villa’s in Europe, and fill their secret bank accounts in Switzerland,ect.
This has only rewarded and encouraged the terrorist ,now emboldened by the help they recieve from all the nations to complete their final solution mission under the false peace Road Map.
The phony humanatarian helpers continue to funnel billions to this tribe of hell without oversight.
This includes the chief hypocrite nation, the U.S.
No matter how many billions the hypocrite and corrupt nations give to these people who teach their children from birth to hate and kill it is all a waste ,as God’s judgment on them may be slowed down TEMPORAIRLY by their effort ,but it will surely come upon them and those who support them.When it does there will be no question where this judgment has come from.
Philistia Destroyed
28 This is the burden which came in the year that King Ahaz died.
29 “Do not rejoice, all you of Philistia,
Because the rod that struck you is broken;
For out of the serpent’s roots will come forth a viper,
And its offspring will be a fiery flying serpent.
30 The firstborn of the poor will feed,
And the needy will lie down in safety;
I will kill your roots with famine,
And it will slay your remnant.
31 Wail, O gate! Cry, O city!
All you of Philistia are dissolved;
For smoke will come from the north,
And no one will be alone in his appointed times.”
32 What will they answer the messengers of the nation?
That the Lord has founded Zion,
And the poor of His people shall take refuge in it.
Isaiah 14
3 Stephan Agha // Mar 21, 2007 at 5:53 pm
Hey guys
Who really cares about jews, muslims, christians and other religions. Everybody born holding the parent’s religion. Every one claims that his or her religion is the best and better, modernized than others. You guys are following litterature from thousands of years and no one knows its reality, lots of things do not make sense except the common beautiful morals all the religions teach us. People should undestand, when love between the communities is denominated, and every one is getting his or her rights in the society, no hate crimes or other stuppied inherited minds are present; then we’ll never talk about religions and live peacefully togther. Keep your religion only in your homes, we do not want to hear it. That won’t happened unless we remove the children from their stuppied parent’s effect.
4 Marcel // Mar 21, 2007 at 7:12 pm
Stephan ,what country are you from , Leninistan ?
5 Jamie // Mar 21, 2007 at 9:02 pm
“unless we remove the children from their stuppied parent’s effect”. Wow. Hmmmm. I think this is already happening is some parts of the West and we see what effects it is having. For example, the two 6th graders having intercourse in an Indiana classroom.
My children love to hear about Jesus and read the Bible. This world makes no sense at all without God. What hope is there without God? Do you think mankind will ever form a society with justice and compassion on their own?
6 Marsha Carol Watson // Mar 21, 2007 at 9:10 pm
“Because he has set his love upon me, with long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
The Word of God stands FOREVER. It has never failed and it will NEVER fail. Yes, “all who live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution”
But, the great comfort is: God says: “I will NEVER LEAVE THEM NOR FORSAKE THEM.”
We can expect trials, battles and enemies–but we are promised that our God who is The Most High God is always with us, always holding us in His Right Hand, and He will never leave us—no matter what comes….we can count on Him and Him alone.
With promises like these, we are to REST in Him, and as we live our lives in obedience to His Word, and keep our Faith and Trust in Him, we will be vessels of honor and He will fight our battles. What more can we ask for in this life?
7 Joyce // Mar 21, 2007 at 9:26 pm
This obvious racism, is just another injustice, that our government is willing to overlook in their quest for this false peace plan of theirs. And I know, that some people think, that we are supposed to just sit back, and not say anything against this travesty of injustice, but I don’t. Because to me, that’s like being a passenger in a vehicle, that someone is driving recklessly. Would you just sit back, and say nothing, and let him end up killing you both, or would you try to say something to stop him? I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m not going to just sit back, and say nothing, because as I’ve said before, there’s too many Christians doing that already. And I believe, that Bush is not only putting Israel in jeopardy, but that he’s also putting our country in jeopardy as well, with pushing this Road Map to Peace Disaster Plan. And I am a citizen of this country, and I believe, that I have the right to question my President’s judgement when it comes to my safety, and to the safety of those I love. Because if he keeps this up, I don’t believe, that God is just going to sit back, and do nothing. I believe, that God has already sent us warnings, and I believe, that we should heed to those warnings before it’s too late.
Stephan,
If you don’t want to hear about religion, then why would you log on to a site, like Zionist.com that discusses topics about things concerning Israel, and religion, in the first place? But since you have maybe it will do you some good, at least I pray that it will.
8 Charles Wesley // Mar 21, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Stephan ,
What do you believe in or trust ? Man’s laws and morals are guided by profit and greed anymore . It is according to which side you are on( rich or poor) that defines justice and morality . Right has been superseded by convenience and power . Man can’t keep the simple laws , so he will compromise morality so he can easily comply . And soon more compromise and so on . God supplied us with the necessary model of civilization and laws to permit us to live together . God is not the reason we can’t get along together it’s mankind and his wicked heart .
9 Jerry // Mar 22, 2007 at 7:20 am
Road map for peace? A suicide pact with hell is more like it. There are more dangerous pitfalls for Israel in the road map for peace than a porcupine has quills. The Palestinians do not want real peace with Israel because to this day they still have yet to even admit that Israel has a right to exist. No, they don’t want peace, but they will gladly sign a phony document that says they do.
10 Victor Passenheim // Mar 22, 2007 at 5:31 pm
Marcel,
Stephan comes from one of those countries that has been so fulfillingly enriched and blessed due to its atheistic heritage, the legacy of which is known the world over… ;) lol
11 Billy // Mar 28, 2007 at 4:39 am
Great vocab. No content . Probably another disappointment . You are likely high on something .
12 Charles Wesley // Mar 28, 2007 at 4:50 am
Flying Imam, If you are mistreated in America go home . There you could be killed for being the wrong sect . I’m talking about your Mideast home . I found your Website and I am quite amused at some of your theories . Yes we are looking hard at the Mideastern people with suspicion , being that they are the people that have attacked us . Can you blame us ? I know that you read these blog topics .
13 Charles Wesley // Apr 8, 2007 at 12:18 am
Where did all the Christians go ?
14 Marsha Carol Watson // Apr 13, 2007 at 8:13 pm
Stephan, there are many who share your views. I can only say to you that there is little rest and little peace when you adopt and live out this ideology.
Life offers many roads which we can take…some bring peace and joy, even in the midst of trials….others lead only to confusion and doublemindedness. Search your heart and see if you have a peace that passes all understanding….if you do not, it is time to open up your mind to expand your thinking. Won’t you read the Holy Bible, if only just to see what its contents are…If you will be brave enough to do this, I firmly believe it will transform your heart and life in ways that will give you a joy and peace like you have never been privileged to know and understand.
I offer these thoughts and suggestions to you because God has a plan for your life, and you cannot fulfill it and all the wonderful things it will present to you if you never pursue His Word and seek His will and way for your life.
There is a place that we can find in Jesus Christ that transforms us and we become new creatures. It is not for the “fainthearted.” It takes searching the Holy Scriptures and then God opens up our thinking and our understanding. Then and only then can we find the real meaning to life.
God Bless You as you seek His will for your life.
Stephan, please try it—–you will see the world and mankind in an entirely new and wonderful light.
15 Charles Wesley // Apr 14, 2007 at 3:48 am
Marsha ,
The problem that I see with Christian people today is that an awful lot of them do leave their faith at home . Displaying your faith in todays world will bring ridicule and admonishment from those that are happy with their unbelief . I don’t believe that I have ever heard of an American Christian resorting to voilence to spread Christianity. It is hard enough to get them to show up to express their support for Christian principles ! Stephan , for those that are offended by the mention of Jesus or crosses displayed in public places , I ask why ? If Jesus is not Lord and Savior then there is nothing to be concerned with . People talk more about sitcoms , soaps , action
adventures and cartoons than Jesus . Are you offended by those also ? But if Jesus is Lord , the mere mention of his name puts you on notice that there is a debt that you will pay that will not go away. By your own actions are you convicted .
16 Joyce // Apr 14, 2007 at 8:21 pm
Stephan,
As a Christian I answer to God, and as my responsibility as a Christian I am to witness to those who are in need of our Lord Jesus Christ. And I hope, that would not be offensive to you, but if it is, then so be it. Because I will be obedient to God. But I pray, that you would open your mind, and your heart to hear the Word of God. And to learn about the unselfish love of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the sacrifice, that He made for us undeserving sinners. And if you do repent of your sins, and accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then you will understand the responsibility, that we owe to Him as a faithful Christians to let others know about Him. Because I believe witnessing for Christ, is the least that we can do, for all that He has done for us. So I pray, that you will read the Bible, and that your heart, and your mind, will be receptive to the Word of God. So, that you can know as Marsha said,” the peace that passes all understanding”.
God bless you.
17 Marsha Carol Watson // Apr 17, 2007 at 5:42 am
Charles Wesley, You are right…many believers in Jesus Christ do seem to spend their Sabbath Days in praise and worship, and the other six days of the week they casually go about daily living, except for perhaps a short prayer and off for the day’s challenges.
But, not everyone. I believe we are seeing even today the results of a nation and people who have misplaced priorities….Jesus MUST always be first….you and I know this….But when people accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, if they do not have someone strong in the faith to help them to grow spiritually, they remain babes in Christ. Many mature Christians take for granted that all who are saved are deep into the Word of God. We know they are not unless they have someone to encourage them along life’s way. It takes mentors besides preachers, teachers and pastors to pave the way for most.
Your message here should be a “wake up call” to all who stop by here and read our posts.
Thank you, Charles for “checking” us on this. God bless you.
18 Charles Wesley // Apr 21, 2007 at 3:42 am
GOD SAID THAT HE WOULD SEND A STRONG DELUSION ,
I wonder how many souls were turned to disbelief when ” the bones of Jesus ” were supposedly found in Jerusalem ? If the scientific society had not totally dismissed his claim and instead embraced the claim as truth , the promise of Salvation would also rest in that same grave in the minds of multitudes of people .
That could constitute the Great Falling Away . There will be other even more convincing delusions on the way . The wheat will remain and the chaff will blow away ! We must anchor ourselves in the Word of the Lord and endure until the end .
God be with us .
19 Charles Wesley // Apr 22, 2007 at 4:51 am
I’ll see your film if you read my Bible . It has been around a lot longer than Mohamoud . It has some what of a different outcome than you expect .
20 Joyce // Apr 22, 2007 at 6:39 am
To post #19,
The Bible gives me all the information that I need to know about the Jews past, present, and future. So if you want to know the Truth, “please”, do yourself a favor, and read the Bible. It will enlighten you about Jesus Christ, and how to repent of your sins, and how to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. And the Bible also tells about the Jews, and about the disastrous fate that awaits all of those who come against them.
21 Jacob // Apr 22, 2007 at 8:23 am
Racism is one of Israels main weapons, I used to think that peace was possible but I realize that wont be the case. I guess Iran’s plan to erase Isreal from the map is the only other solution. The sad part is that most Israelis are normal peace loving people, its just those damn settlers’ and radical hasidic jews who keep stirring the pot and will eventually bring about the end of Isreal… Ohh well.
22 Jacob // Apr 22, 2007 at 8:26 am
Ohh yeah and GOD is just a fairytale, therefore your religion is a waste of time. Im sure you will realize that when your Mezia never shows up. Mazoltov
23 Charles Wesley // Apr 22, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Some people will be red faced when they realize that they have been believing a lie . Just like those lies about 72 virgins . No flesh in heaven ! If so then you will have the same old crap as on earth .
I don’t see how the Muslims can accept that God re-wrote the scriptures and disavowed his previous commitments and covenants to all but the Muslims . The fact is he most likely would change his mind again for the Buddhist and disavow the religion of Islam . No way would The Almighty God of Abraham be such a God . God’s chosen people are still His Chosen People for ever . His commitment is forever . Sadly, His chosen people are not so committed as has been the case for all time . But, all of Israel is not Israel . Or all in Israel is not Israel . Jesus was promised from the time of Abraham and all the Old Testament . Jesus will return as a Lion and will destroy all that have come against Israel and be their Lord .
24 Joyce // Apr 22, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Jacob,
If you really believe that God is just a fairytale, then why should our beliefs bother you? Because if that were to be true, then you wouldn’t have anything to worry about. After all how can a fairytale affect you? But because of your reaction to our beliefs, I don’t really think that you believe that. You show too much animosity towards something that you say is just supposed to be a fairytale. So I’m going to give you the same advice as I gave to the Muslim that used to be on post #19 “please” read the Bible. If you will, then maybe you’ll realize the Truth, that Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior will return as promised, and also just how wrong you have been about God being a fairytale. But even if you decide not to read the Bible, before too much longer you will still find out the Truth about God and our Savior Jesus Christ, because His return is at hand!
25 Jacob // Apr 25, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Im sure That if I read any of those “Holy” books, I will be saved! Lol, Your so busy trying to “save” people. If you really wanted to save people you would be doing everything you can to stop what going on in Darfur, Iraq and Palestine. in all those places people are being killed and maimed every day while their rights are non existant. More people have died and keep dying cause of “God” than any other thing. Your all suckers!!! HAHAHAHAHA.
Oh yeah and down with Zionism!…. and every other religious dogma that requires the death and displacement of innocent people.
Ciao
26 Joyce // Apr 25, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Jacob,
The comment you’ve made just shows your ignorance about God and the Bible. I can’t save anyone, all I can do is to help lead them to the One who can Jesus Christ. The sooner people like you understand that your not in charge of things, and that God is, the better off you’ll be. And by the way, just what are you doing to stop what’s going on in Darfur, Iraq and Palestine? If you think that what your doing here is helping anything, then your just as ignorant about that as you are about God. And if you can’t see, that by helping to ensure the salvation of someone’s soul is the most important thing that you can do, then I guess I’m wasting my time with you. Because the salvation of someone’s soul is much more important than their physical being. All I can do for you is to pray that one day you will realize this, and repent of your sins, and accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Only then you will know the importance of helping others to realize this too.
27 Charles Wesley // Apr 26, 2007 at 4:25 am
I don’t care what you read Jacob , with that attitude you are a Godless soul without hope . Your best hope is in a bottle . Even that will not satisfy you for long .
Soon you may see the culmination of events described in the Bible usher in the time of The Great Tribulation and then Jesus’s return .
The HAHA will be on you if you don’t get right with Jesus ………………
28 Nathan // May 7, 2007 at 12:12 am
Jacob your an idiot. Why don’t the Africians take care of their own hood? And Palestine does not exist, only a frame of mind. And finally Iraq is the forefront of the Global Religous War we have been fighting for the last 20 years. Go move to Tehran.
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