Hebron, a City of Conflicting Narratives and Religious Passions
Tag:
Pre-Registration Req.
What:
Off-site Trip
Part of:
When:
11:45 AM, Wednesday 24 Feb 2016
(5 hours)
Where:
Jerusalem
- Departing from Knesset
How:
Hebron, traditionally a spiritual destination for religious pilgrims, is a divided city. Along with pilgrims, there has been a significant Jewish and Muslim presence in the city for generations. Today, IDF checkpoints, barbed wire and fences, restrict Palestinian movement, while protecting the Jewish population, as well as the holy sites.
Is the presence of Israeli soldiers controlling the Palestinian population a viable model for years to come? What is the effect on the resident population, as well as on the soldiers who patrol the streets? Can the people on either side of the fences ever share the same space again, or have modern politics and physical division managed to permanently rupture hope and trust?
We will visit the Jewish community in Hebron, and gain insight into the impact and challenges shaped by the enforced separation between communities.
We will also meet with the leadership of the organization 'Breaking the Silence'.
Is the presence of Israeli soldiers controlling the Palestinian population a viable model for years to come? What is the effect on the resident population, as well as on the soldiers who patrol the streets? Can the people on either side of the fences ever share the same space again, or have modern politics and physical division managed to permanently rupture hope and trust?
We will visit the Jewish community in Hebron, and gain insight into the impact and challenges shaped by the enforced separation between communities.
We will also meet with the leadership of the organization 'Breaking the Silence'.
