Monday, November 18, 2013
Elder of Ziyon
Before I moved to Jerusalem to cover Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, I asked friends and acquaintances what they wanted to know about these places.So what stories should we sent Emily?
Everyone knew something about the long-running conflict, the repeat political players, and the ancient religions and the historic significance of the land. But people had plenty of questions, too.
A sixth-grader asked me to find out what had happened to a Palestinian boy he'd seen in a documentary. That led to this story and convinced me that the combined curiosity of many is a lot more powerful than me on my own.
So, I want more questions.
What do you wonder about Israel or the Palestinian territories? About the food, the fun, conflict, changes, history, habits?
I can't promise everything you ask will turn into a story, but if it does I will let you know. (And I might come back and ask you a question about your question.)
Please click here to tell us what you're wondering about. Please include your contact information. Or put your question out on social media with #whatiwonder.
Should she interview the children who are in official Palestinian Authority TV videos who are calling Jews "barbaric monkeys, wretched pigs"?
Maybe a report on the PA giving high paying jobs to convicted murderers?
Perhaps a followup with the family of Asher and Yonatan Palmer? along with the news that stone throwers can and do kill people?
Or an interview with the couple who were attacked with a Molotov cocktail recently?
Maybe a feature on the Temple Mount Sifting Project, with information about how priceless antiquities were destroyed by the Islamic Waqf and UNESCO has nothing bad to say about it?
Maybe a lighthearted piece on how many times Mahmoud Abbas threatened to resign.
Or an interview with Arabs who work happily in Israeli-owned stores in the territories.
Poor Emily seems to be running low on ideas. She needs some help.
(h/t Irene)
