re: #549 drcordell

So we should ignore what Palestinians have done to obliterate Jewish heritage sites within their control, just as surely the Jordanians did to the Kotel and Jewish cemeteries when they were in control from 1948 through 1967? They’ve done that to Rachel’s tomb, and are trying to deny Jewish ties to the Tomb of the Patriarchs.

Sorry, that doesn’t wash. The Palestinians have repeatedly made it clear that they want a Jewish free-presence wherever they control. It’s criminal for Israelis to wander into any Palestinian controlled areas. They have no interest in protecting the Jewish heritage sites, so while you think that Israel is throwing its weight around here, it’s doing what it can to protect sites that will likely be damaged or destroyed should Israel relinquish any control it might have down the road.