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  Why the “Ancestral Homeland” Argument Doesn’t Make Sense Lately, a lot of people talk about Jews having the right to live in Israel because it’s their “ancestral homeland.” But let’s think about that logically. If we applied the same rule to everyone: Should Black people in the Caribbean or the Americas go back to Africa because that’s where their ancestors came from? Should Indians in the Caribbean return to India, since that’s where their ancestors lived centuries ago? Of course not — those communities have lived, worked, and built their lives where they are for generations. Their “home” is where they live now. The same logic applies to Jews. Before the Holocaust, Jews lived all over the world — Poland, Germany, Iraq, Morocco, the U.S., and many other places. Very few were living in Canaan/Palestine at the time. Claiming ancestral rights in Israel ignores the fact that generations of Jews had already made other lands their home. Meanwhile, Palestinians have lived in the land fo...

  Why People Are Protesting for Palestine Around the World Recently, huge protests have erupted in cities around the world, including Italy, New York, and London, in solidarity with Palestinians. Many people are upset because of what they see as ongoing violence, occupation, and the displacement of Palestinians from their homes.                                        ITALY        Some protesters have even shut down streets, ports, and public transport to make their voices heard. Yet, surprisingly, many major news outlets barely mention these protests, or they report them as small crowds. For example, in New York City on September 26, 2025, thousands marched in the streets, but some news reports described only “a dozen” protesters. This has led people to question whether big media is downplaying the movement. NYC The protests reflect a broader frustration: people f...

  Palestine and Israel Explained in Simple Terms The conflict between Palestine and Israel is one of the most well-known struggles in the world, but the history behind it stretches back thousands of years. To understand it better, we have to go back to the very beginning — the land of Canaan. Canaan: The Ancient Land In ancient times, the land was not called Israel or Palestine. It was known as Canaan. This was the territory described in the Bible as the “Promised Land” given to Abraham and his descendants. But here’s something important: Canaan wasn’t just what we call Israel and Palestine today. It also included parts of Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. The Canaanites were a collection of different peoples and city-states living across this whole region. So, when the Bible talks about the Israelites entering the “land of Canaan,” it’s referring to a much larger area than just modern Israel. Where the Name “Israel” Comes From The name Israel first appeared in the Bible. Abraham’s grand...

  Palestine and Israel in Simple Terms The fight between Palestine and Israel today goes way back thousands of years. To really understand it, let’s look at how the land was known through history. 1. The Land of Canaan (the beginning) Long ago, the land was called Canaan. It wasn’t just Israel and Palestine — it also included parts of Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. The people who lived there were called Canaanites. 2. Jacob Becomes Israel (the Bible story) In the Bible, Abraham’s grandson Jacob had his name changed to Israel. His children and their families were called the Israelites. So “Israel” was first a person’s name, not a country. 3. The Israelites in Canaan The Bible says the Israelites settled in parts of Canaan, which they called the “Promised Land.” Over time, different kingdoms and empires took over the area — Egyptians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans. 4. The Land Called Palestine After many centuries, the land became widely known as Palestine. Arabs (both Musli...