A large group of Israeli settlers from Susya and tourists who come to visit them, make their way to the archaeological dig. On their journey, they cross through the little land that the villagers still have, that was not yet taken from them.
Israeli settlers relaxing in a gazebo, and the Palestinian villagers say is actually a swimming pool. One of the people sitting there is wearing what look like swimming trunks.
They soak up the sun's rays, and possibly enjoy a nice dip, in full view of people who have little access to water and are cut off from the power grid. People who are waiting for bulldozers to come and destroy what little they have left.
An Israeli settler performs early morning prayers. They seem to forget that the God who they believe they are worshiping does not accept the prayers of those who oppress others.
Proverbs 21:13
Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.
Remember, this is a reference only to those who ignore the suffering of the poor. Imagine God's response to those who impoverish others in addition to this.
Millions of Jewish people around the world pray every day, loving God and treating their neigbours well. Many Jewish people come to Susya and other parts of Palestine to resist the injustice that is happening here. Many others are helping migrants in Arizona and are acting in other parts of the world where there is wrong.
Christianity differs from Judaism and Islam in the sense that these two religions deny what we believe Jesus did for humanity on the cross, while the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus is one of the central tenets of the Christian faith. In this sense and some others, we have some irreconcilable theological differences. However, like Christians, Jews and Muslims do love God and they do want to serve Him and be good to their neighbours. What the settlers in Susya are doing has nothing to do with the Jewish religion.
An Israeli guard tower, on the hilltop close to the settlement.
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