text: Jerusalem was an ancient Canaanite town, neither built nor named by Hebrews, but conquered, sacked and then abandoned by them. The “City of David” was not settled until the 10th century BCE. Throughout this time, Palestine has been populated by Palestinians of various cultic persuasions.
  
  Jerusalem highlights the tragedy of the dysfunctional family of Abraham, Jews, Christians and Muslims. The two-state solution is organic. The one-state alternative promotes Jewish Zionism, exemplifies American imperialism and disregards the Palestinian presence. It is neither just nor logical.
  
  The word palestinian means “a migratory person.” Israel means “he will be prince with God.”  Ishmael means “he who will hear God.” Palestine is not about a name nor a way of living. Palestine is about living  and journeying together, organically not alternatively.