2nd Journal Assignment

To Blame. To blame is the number one verb that seems to stand in the way of peace between the Arabs and the Israelis. Which side is right? Which side is wrong? Which group started the tension? Which group should just give in first? In order to overcome this conflict, both sides and even outsiders must stop placing the blame on each other and work together to figure out a compromise that works for both sides. Due to history, this probably seems very unrealistic, and to be honest I think that it is without a change in perspective from everyone in the world.

I strongly believe that the Arab-Israeli tension cannot be solved without educating the younger generations in Israel/Palestine first how to grow up in a peaceful environment without established hatred towards one group. But this education needs to happen all over the world too. If kids grow up with the notion that because they are jewish that they should hate Palestinian Arabs and vice versa then there will never even be a chance of coexistence. 

The above picture is an example of anti-israel propaganda. It is in the form of a cartoon which makes it more appealing to both children and adults. 

This image especially pertains to today's youth because it is arguing that Israeli children will grow up to be doctors, lawyer etc.- respectful jobs- where as the Palestinian boy will grow up to be a terrorist using guns and violence. 

Overall I think that it is of great necessity to start with the youth- preaching and talking about coexistence, tolerance and peace because otherwise it will be instilled in their brains that the opposite side will always be the enemy and that leaves no hope for resolving Arab-Israeli tensions