The film 5 Broken Cameras woke me up. I’ve had trouble understanding what’s going on in the Left Bank/Gaza region…until seeing this film. Now I have other questions, mainly how Americans can pick and choose whose human rights violations we’re appalled at and whose we support.
I also learned to research before I buy. Recently, when a devout Jewish friend passed away, another member of our little group of friends suggested we honor her memory in a traditional way, by planting a tree in Israel. That seemed appropriate, so I chipped in. Now, however, I understand that our tree will likely be planted on a Palestinian village’s land in preparation for future takeover and building for Israeli settlers. Had I understood the situation, I would have found another way to express my love for my deceased friend.
See the film.