My best man at my wedding was a Palestinian Arab. He is like a brother to me. I would do anything for him as he would for me. He is an American and a patriot.
However at the same time I do not want thousands of his countrymen in my nation. Most will be peaceful and good citizens, but about 10 percent of his countrymen are avowed Jihadists. The risk is to great.
This is very sad. He does not agree with me and we do not talk about it.
I forgot to add that his hatred of Israel is visceral. His father was just a farmer on the outskirts of Jeruselam. He fled during the 1948 war. The reason he fled is his Jewish Friends told him to. They were his friends and told him he would die if he did not flee.
Oddly enough Israel is most willing to give very generous compensation to his family for this land. He and his family refuse as he says this is his land.
His youngest memories is of his mother going down to the river Jordan. She could see their old home. She would cry.
My post is not to be one of support for the Palestinians nor Israel. It is just a post about ugly reality.
I am a great supporter of Israel. Unfortunately both sides are right. However Israel has done her best to integrate their Arab Population as part of Israel. The Arab leadership has only given hatred and division and death.
As I said, very sad, but pray for Israel.