Thousands and thousands of Israelis, Jewish tourists and others from all over the world traveled to Jerusalem, Israel, to the Western Wall on the Passover holiday for the traditional priestly blessing. The scene was so crowded as to be perfect for a ‘Where’s Waldo” or “Where’s Wally” book.
Ethiopian religious leaders who arrived under colorful umbrellas had to move slowly through the mob. Yet no matter how many Israelis crowd the streets, it never ceases to amaze me that:
Arab children are allowed to roam through the Jaffa Gate Plaza alone.
Arab women with babies and young children have no fear to be out and about.
Though sometimes they do have to walk to the side on crowded paths.
And as always, the Arab girls were out in Mamilla Mall with the Passover crowds: they go freely where they want and no one bothers them.
Wouldn’t it be nice if these African tourists would report back what the Jerusalem streets are really like to Desmond Tutu. But too bad–they were already on their way to the Old City and missed this scene.
Three Arab school girls passed security into Mamilla Mall with their back packs and sports equipment, no one stopped them, and no one asked them to open the bags.
Another Israel Apartheid fail day in Jerusalem.
