Easy to understand, historically accurate http://jewishvoiceforpeace.org/ mini- primer about why Israelis and Palestinians are fighting, why the US-backed peace process has been an impediment to peace, and what you can do to make a difference. This conflict is essentially about land and human rights, not religion and culture. Endorsed by Palestinian, Israeli and American scholars and peace activists.

If Joseph and Mary set off to Bethlehem from Nazareth today, they would cross 11 Israeli checkpoints, a security check, and a 30 foot wall.

Bethlehem, Palestina cirka 1898.