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A Louisiana teen traveled to the West Bank to learn about his roots. He was shot dead. (www.nbcnews.com)

submitted 10 months ago by Five@slrpnk.net to c/news@beehaw.org

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[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Was he living under a rock prior to the visit? One of the worst ethnic cleansings in modern history is happening there right now, and that's when he decided to visit?

[–] t3rmit3@beehaw.org 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

The West Bank is bad (and getting worse), but it's not Gaza.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

My bad. Mixed up Israel's playgrounds.

[–] library_napper@monyet.cc 2 points 10 months ago

Wait till you learn about Mossad's turf