It sounds more intense than maybe it is. That line might be more appropos for a piece on the Shoah (Holocaust) or the 17th century Chielmnicki (sp?) massacres than for the disengagement/expulsion. But it was an intense sentence, so I put it there:
Black smoke is still billowing from the fires.Anyway, check the Jerusalem Post and Haaretz for lots of coverage on the whole process. Here's an interesting quote, revealing a significant difference between Israeli and American society:
Eliezer, who would not give his last name, said he would not strike soldiers, "but I might possibly hit the police if they come."Wanderingstu contest!! can you figure out what this quote tells us about Israeli society (hint: how does the structure affect the attitude?)? POst an answer-- and no cheating!! The winner gets something. Here's another powerful quote, expression the mixture of anger and deep sorrow:
She and others plan to stay in their homes until the soldiers come to evict them. "We will fight with all our strength but will not strike anyone. There will not be violence in my house; we have suffered too much already," she said Tuesday.
In Jerusalem itself, things are calm. Business as usual. Time will reveal the wisdom or folly of this move-- unheralded in political history, by the way.
As for those worried about wanderingstu-- here I am. I have been away from my computer since friday, and so that, among other fun facts, accounts for the gap in posting. Among other fun facts.
A couple more tidbits on Gush Katif. This is from a Haaretz piece:
I have lived here for 29 years, Toker replies. And in every one of those 29 years, they came and told me that next year I would not be here. Every year they asked me, Anita, where will you go. And for all those 29 years I have replied to whoever has asked that with God's help, he will come here next year and ask me the same question. I am not blind. I know that this time it is different. It is closer. But look around. Everything is growing here. The settlement is alive. And I am a believing person. Every farmer is a believer. So last week I planted 10,000 celery seedlings. This week I will plant another 10,000. I still believe.
And a last bit of scathing commentary from Daniel Pipes.
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Hope you're having fun, wherever you are. Take some time for a litte late summer enjoyment before August rolls out-- you are all commanded to go swimming! for crying out loud.
I am going to IKEA today...
4 comments:
well, i think an obvious difference why an israeli might not hit a soldier but might possibly hit a police officer has to do with the fact that israeli society is based on a mandatory military obligation that everyone (or nearly everyone) has to serve. that means that everyone is a soldier, on some level. if you hit a soldier you may see him the following month when you are on miluim (reserve duty)--now wouldn't that be unfortunate...if we think back to when soldiers were coming back to the u.s. from vietnam, people had no problem humiliating them and even striking them for serving their country overseas. but when the men in blue walk down the streets of nyc, it's nothing but awe and respect...
glad to see your back updating your blog. see comments to your previous entry. even scottie throttle had something to say...
Keep your pictures and commentary flowing.....Reading with great soorow and wondering how the final results will end...People work hard to achieve their small fortunes and to be discarded in 24 or 36 hours is very sad...People keep their hope up by still planting their seeds of life...
quite true, burt, and poetic.. did you read the article about the woman who planted 11,000 celery seeds last week, in spite of the impending expulsion? amazing stuff
the entire situation is sad that people can't share land and life.
it is a shame that families have to uproot their lives
but the disengagement is an offering for peace so i hope it is not for naught.
the police are looked at as totally different than the army i think the army is respected more than the police and everyone has a relative or friend in the army or has been in themselves so they are respected more
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