[Eli Kopter]

I have been to Hebron a few times and prayed a few times in the Synagogue that is pictured in the article. It has been rebuilt is beautiful. I always thought that the rest of Israel could take a cue from the brave folks that live next to the Synagogue and the Tomb of the Patriarchs. They built modern facilities in the early 1900's for the Arabs, including schools and a hospital, and were slaughtered in the 1929 uprising. Nearly a hundred years later, the Jews who live there KNOW that the Arabs hate them, and are one of the few spots where the Jewish occupants are allowed to be armed and defend themselves. There is a IDF base within walking distance, but usually, the folks live there have seconds, not minutes or hours to defend themselves. I got a taste for Hebron as I have had my vehicle pelted by rocks every time I have gone there. I knew what the real story was when a young Arab that was about 3 years old was throwing rocks at me and calling me a dirty Jew. The only thing they understand is strength and an understanding that there are always negative consequences when they attack Jews. Perhaps now the Government will realize that all of the people that occupy Jewish land on the borders MUST be allowed to be armed and able to defend themselves. If anyone is interested in connecting with the Community at Hebron they can contact one of the leaders, Yishai Fleisher. If you do a search on his name you can find his blog. It is most interesting!

[Made In The USA]

‘ The only thing they understand is strength and an understanding that there are always negative consequences when they attack Jews.’

An effective way to teach a thorough understanding of consequences. I hope a phd level of coursework is taught, and the students graduate with honors. Posthumously as needed.

[aimhigh]

Interesting article. The author seems really ignorant about Islam.

[zeestephen]

Re: "August 24, 1929"

Exactly two months later, the USA stock market crashed, and the world wide Great Depression began.

Not a good year for human beings.

Actually, not a great half Century for human beings...

World War I. Hitler. The Holocaust. World War II. Communist expansion and slaughter.