The art of telling ones story seems to be an art that we as Americans have definitely taken for granted. Suad Amiry states in her article that Palestinians have been deprived of such rights for far too long. She later on speaks about the principle of mutual recognition and equal representation which is what I believe is the basis of the Palestinian and Isreali conflict.
The love and passion for the city of Jerusalem that both the Palestinians and Isrealis have is unexplainable as described by Suad Amiry. The intertwined nature of politics and culture is what at the end of the day is the basis of the 26 year occupation that Palestinians in Jerusalem struggle with daily. The militaty restriction that Amiry also addresses the limited access the Palestinians have on the city itself.
The rich cultural and religious significance of Jerusalem is so beautifully described and elaborated in so many "mirrors" as Amiry talks about. Respecting all the other mirrors is a precise explanation of the history that each individual holds no matter where they are from.
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