Thursday, March 5, 2009
to Die in Jerusalem
The documentary “To Die in Jerusalem” showed and discussed the reality, which both sides live in. the idea of the movie in my opinion is to bring to humans all around the earth that killing is not the answer to solve any problems. In the beginning of the movie Rachel’s mother was talking about how she thinks that peace is the answer for everything, but we witnessed half way through the movie, when she said that she hates Palestinians, and she doesn’t love them, she just want to know if they knew about the incident. Also when the reporters mentioned that Ayyat’s mother is appealing in order not get her house demolished and we saw the reaction that Rachel’s mother gave, she was disappointed and she wanted the Israeli government to destroy the house. The movie had an idea, trying to figure out different ways besides killing in order to bring peace between Israel and Palestine, but we also have to remember, where ayyat’s family came from, Jaffa, which is a Palestinian city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, that was occupied by the Israel forces in 1948. Ayyat’s family forced to be moved outside their city, leaving them in dehacescha refugee camp near Bethlehem city, what wrong did they do in order for someone to take their land from them? Rachel’s mother had great point of view but at the same time, she wasn’t willing to admit that her government has huge rule of the killing of her daughter, think logically, what would make a human, sacrifice his/her live? Israeli army is killing Palestinians everyday up till now, and they not allowing Palestinians from the west bank to visit Jerusalem and the Dom of the rock, which is the third holy mousaq for Muslims. I was born in Jerusalem in 1987, I never killed Israeli, I never shot at them, but still they won’t let me in Jerusalem, because I’m Palestinian. Through the movie Rachel’s bother, asked a good question “I wonder what would’ve happened for Rachel if terrorism weren’t around”.
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The question Rachel's brother posed, which you mention in your blog, I believe is a really interesting question. After hearing that question I immediately thought if terrorism did not exist maybe 9/11 would not have happened...I think that it is a shame that we (as people) tend to stereotype certain cultures/people as a result of what one person does. In this case, it is very unfortunate that you cannot visit Jerusalem because you are Palestinian.
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ReplyDeleteIt seemed like there was a bit of ignorance from Rachel's (Israel's) side in the documentary, as she could not understand the importance of the occupation, the trauma Ayat experienced that drove her to become violent. It is unfortunate that Palestinians are treated as terrorists, and any 'terrorists' are allowed to be treated inhumanely. This reminds me of persecution of potential 'communists' during the Cold War.
ReplyDeleteI agree with ali, he made a good point in the beginning.. it is very obvious that the Israeli mother is either lying to show that she is the good side or she just doesn't know what she wants, because she clearly contradicts her self more than once through out the movie.
ReplyDeletewhen the mothers finally talk, you can tell that the israeli mother wasn't listening nor understanding as if she was using the time Um Ayyat uses to talk to think about next thing she wanted to say.
The question rachel's brother asks is interesting, although he was referring to the palestinians when he said terrorists, but if he wasn't it is a very nice question, i guess its a question we all want to know the answer for.
I would like to comment about every single word Rachel's mother said through the movie, She was born in Israel, never even thought of the other side. since she's really nice lady and she is looking for peace, why in the begining of the movie she got really upset and asked her lawer to destroy ayat's house, is this how you want to find peace?
ReplyDeleteYou make a valid point in saying that Rachel's mother believed that peace was the answer and then proceeded to say how much she hates the Palestinians. How can you believe so strongly in Peace when you aren't even peaceful yourself? I wonder if her hatred became more prevelant or even initated when her daughter was killed?
ReplyDeleteI agree with this blog. Killing people is not the answer. The first thing peple turn to now is violence and I don't think it is necessary. I dont understand why the mother says she hates Palestinians and she said she is all about peace and integrity. The mother tries to act sad, honest, and how non-violent she is.
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