Arr, ye scallywags! The holy land bein' pillaged by riotous buccaneers, leavin' naught but havoc at sacred sites!
2024-01-07
Arr, last week, those scurvy Palestinian rioters did lay their hands on a sacred land cherished by countless Jews and Christians. 'Twas an outrageous act, matey, in a string of attacks on precious Israeli sanctuaries. Aye, they be ruffians indeed!
In a recent incident, a group of Palestinian rioters vandalized Joshua's Altar in the West Bank, a site that holds great significance for both Jews and Christians. The rioters burned tires on the remains of the altar and spray-painted Palestinian flags and Arabic inscriptions on the stones. This act of vandalism is not an isolated incident, as Israeli archaeological sites under Palestinian control have been targeted in the past.Rev. Petra Heldt, a Christian scholar, stated that this pattern of targeting Jewish and Christian holy places shows a desire to erase their history from the land. The Tomb of Rachel, Tombs of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and other sacred sites have also been subject to such vandalism. The need for increased security and protection of these holy places is emphasized.
Israeli activists from the Forum for the Struggle for Every Dunam visited the site and called for greater efforts to safeguard sacred Israeli sites. They argue that a permanent Jewish presence on and around Mount Ebal is essential to ensure control over the site and prevent further damage or destruction.
The altar's historical significance as a place from the time of Joshua, who led the Jewish people into the Promised Land, cannot be underestimated. It is crucial to provide proper protection to prevent future acts of vandalism. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a permanent Jewish presence on and around Mount Ebal to secure this holy place for Jews and Christians alike.