East Jerusalem - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
Yes, tons! Everyone is always trying to figure you out here. Whose side are you on? This can be determined in numerous ways. What language/s do you speak, what is your ethnic origin, religion, where do you live, who do you work for, what country are you from. You cannot escape it. And if you live in East Jerusalem, Israelis will either think you are crazy or a potential terrorist. But don't think that living in the East will make Palestinians love you either. After all, from their perspective you could have done better. You could have chosen to live in Ramallah. You will always be treated with suspicion, at least initially, by people on both sides of the conflict. - May 2006
