Today in class we started by looking back at the Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel, noting how it shows a progression of history leading up to the establishment of a Jewish homeland. We also discussed the different meanings of the phrase "Rock of Israel" in the conclusion, indicating both the physical land and God.
Next, we looked at a documentary about the day of the Declaration and its immediate aftermath, from people dancing in the streets to the start of war.
Why war?
At the beginning of class today, we went around and named things that come to mind when we think of "home": food, safety, sleep, music, comfort, and family were among the top responses. To explore the idea of "home" further, we looked at pictures of Palestine before 1948 and were surprised at what we saw - cities teeming with people, all of whom thought of the land as their "home."
To join in the celebration, we all learned and danced the "Mayim" - a song of joy and celebration.
We concluded by working in pairs to read a document showing both the Israeli and Palestinian narratives of 1948.
You can find a copy of it here - we read chapter 2.
For next time, please respond to this message with a short version of the perspective you read - what does that population have to say about this event?
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ReplyDeletethe Israeli perspective mainly states that they declared Israel theirs, and were attacked by neighboring countries. They say it in a way that makes it seem like they're the only victims. Also, the perspective seemed very factual rather than telling a story.
ReplyDeletei had to read both perspectives. The Israeli side argue that they deserved the land. The countries around them disagreed. The Palestinians argued that they were there first so it is their land. They also argued that it is not fair for a country to just come in and take their land.
ReplyDeleteThe Palestinians argued that the land was theirs first so they deserved the land. They felt that it was unfair that a new country could come in and take a piece of land away.
ReplyDeleteBefore 1948 the Palestinians had thought of Palestine was their home. There were cities and transportationand the Palestinianswanted and want to keep their home. The Jewish peoplehad a religious and historical backround to the land and wanted to reclaim Israel. After allthe Holocaust had just ended, so it was a perfect time to aquire the state of Israel.And in 1948 the modern state of Israel was born and so was the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
ReplyDeleteIsrael said that they wanted and deserved the land, but the Palistinians said they should not be kicked out of their country because they were there first. The countries bordering israel also agreed with the palistinians, and invaded israel
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ReplyDeletei have read this very thoroughly and i have decided that every1 has a point and reason to be angered at one another. But we have to sit down at the dinner table on thanksgiving night and realize what really is important and why. When you think of this make sure you take notes. Itl help i promise. But anyway it is the israelights promise land and they deserve it more than any1. Thank you <3
ReplyDeleteThe Israeli's were saying that they deserved the land because of their religious history. The were continuously attacked by other countries who felt the land Israel has should be theirs.
ReplyDeleteThe Israelis wanted the land but the palestinians didn't want to leave there land. They felt that it wasn't fair that a new country was able to just come and take a part of their land.
ReplyDeleteI think that all of the things we said in the beginning of class are what the Palestinians thought as home before they lost their independence.
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