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Stuart Rothberg's avatar

Yes indeed. Israel transferred control of Bethlehem to the Palestinian Authority in December of 1995.

Diane Gifford's avatar

I didn't realize it was that long ago. Still very sad.

Stuart Rothberg's avatar

I'm glad you did. Thank you John.

Della Jeansonne's avatar

I’m excited to read the rest of this series because you make a complicated topic understandable and interesting. Thank you, Stuart

Stuart Rothberg's avatar

Thank you for subscribing Della. And thank you for your most encouraging words.

Sharon Gray's avatar

This information is something that my grandchildren need to know about. I don’t know what they’re learning in school, but I don’t think it has anything to do with this. I really will have them listen to these is for series or however, long you make it they need to know the truth the real truth as God laid it out. Thank you, Stewart and whoever I believe this must be your son who is reading it. It’s just a very calming voice. Thank you for that.

Stuart Rothberg's avatar

Hi Sharon.

Thank you for reading these articles and for commenting on them. I applaud your interest in sharing them with your grandchildren. Sadly, so many young people have come under the influence of anti-Israel, antisemitic podcasters and social media influencers. Frankly, we are seeing the same kind of misinformation campaign that preceded terrible things in pre-Nazi Germany.

Sharon Gray's avatar

I didn’t realize that Palestinians were given control of Bethlehem. I am so sad about that.

Stuart Rothberg's avatar

Yes, Bethlehem was transferred to the Palestinian Authority on December 21, 1995.

Jeff's avatar
Jan 22Edited

It is insane how much persecution the Jewish people have experienced in the last 2500 years. The folks that want to make Israel the bad guys for defending their homeland just don't like the truth. I have one good Palestinian friend in the West Bank. I get why he feels the way he feels but the more he is exposed to the real world the more he understands why the conflict won't stop.

Stuart Rothberg's avatar

Thanks Jeff. Needless to say, I think your insights are right on target.

Diane Gifford's avatar

I remember when we went to Bethlehem and learned it was given to Palestine. Did I remember that correctly?

Laura Cornman's avatar

Great points I was unaware of! Thank you for your insight!

Stuart Rothberg's avatar

Thank you for reading it Laura. Much appreciated.

John Jeansonne's avatar

I enjoyed reading this. Thank you.

Rosie Elmore's avatar

It is my opinion from when i was old enough to understand this that the beginning of a solution to this problem would be to completely annihilate organization like Hamas and Hezbolah for starters. And i dont know why it hasnt been done. It has been allowed to continue entirely too long of a time.

Stuart Rothberg's avatar

Thank you for your thoughts Rosie. Much appreciated.