(THREAD) Peter’s experience has spurred me to share mine. 2 weeks ago, as I was crossing back into Israel from Jordan, I was separated from my family and detained by Shin Bet. “We can make it so you don’t see your kids for a long time” I was warned. This is what happened nexthttps://twitter.com/PeterBeinart/status/1029057994762248192 …
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Two days after that, the Italian artist who painted this portrait of Ahed Tamimi was arrested and deported. This was my 4th trip to Israel in ten years and every time it’s gotten worse. It’s becoming unrecognizable as a democracy. It is becoming a full-blown police state.
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And it can’t last. When I was released my evangelical in-laws were in shock. “I had no idea it was like this,” they said. Now they do. So do more Americans each day. And if Israel loses them, who will continue to shield it from pressure to change course? The clock is ticking
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Do as you are told and I am sure you be fine.
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That's what they say in police states too
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Courage! Stay Strong they are loosing reality
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I have this suspicion you weren't a fan of Israel before The Kettles. Did you just go from disliking Israel to calling it "evil", or were you already at the "evil" level prior?
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Funny how blond hair and blue eyes are idealized in the Middle East, while at the same time the West is often disparaged.
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Isn't picturing people a major sin both for religious jews and religious muslims anymore ?
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What a fantastic picture!! I understand Israel kicked out the Italian Artist who did this!! What great resistance art!! Israel has gone down this authoritarian lane for a few years under Natanyahu and Ultra-Orthodox rule. They are building quite a King Netanyahu dynasty there.
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