Comments on: Bullets And Backpackers: Political Tourism Hits The West Bank

By: Joel

Joel — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:18:31 +0000

Well done article, Matthew. As one who has also traveled the West Bank — and even met Fred — I was glad to discover this today. Thanks, and all the best to you in Jordan.

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Kalasnyikov szuvenÃr | Bedouin Blog — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:02:05 +0000

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By: Eva

Eva — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:39:58 +0000

I'm a little confused by your comment, since the only mention of Hamas anywhere in the article was half a sentence noting that "Hamas-controlled Gaza" was off-limits to visitors. You got a "positive image", a "Hamas sympathizer", out of those few words? Amazing.

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By: Eva

Eva — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:39:25 +0000

I'm a little confused by your comment, since the only mention of Hamas anywhere in the article was half a sentence noting that "Hamas-controlled Gaza" was off-limits to visitors. You got a positive image, a Hamas sympathizer, out of those few words?

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By: jdsiskin

jdsiskin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:38:33 +0000

I cannot believe that you have presented such a positive image of Hamas. Arent you aware that this is a terrorist organization that regularly fires rockets into Israeli towns and villages and whose prime reason for being is to wipe Israel off the map? And in the process cut as many throats as possible, including yours? It's time you and other Hamas sympathizers wake up and see the situation for what it really is rather than drinking the Hamas kool-aid. Try wandering around Ramallah and Gaza by yourself–not in the company of local officials– and see what happens when the population discovers you are a Jew.

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