Israelis and Palestinians once walked together. That world is gone
The West Bank is on fire, Gaza is devastated, Spain would not host Israeli lawmakers today, but I will never forget that trip, which proved, at least to everyone who was a part of it, that peace is possible
The West Bank is engulfed in flames as Gaza lies in ruins, and Spain has declined to welcome Israeli lawmakers. Yet, the memory of a past trip will forever remain, demonstrating that peace is attainable. A faded photograph captures the essence of that moment, featuring an elegant group of individuals on the steps of a palace. At the center stands a towering figure – today, Spain's King Felipe VI; then, he was the heir apparent, the Prince of Asturias.
Surrounded by rows of people, there are 10 members of Israel's Knesset and 10 members of the Palestinian Legislative Council. This image represents not just a bygone era, but an entirely different world. With Israel's upcoming election, the reporter was reminded of this photograph and the once-thriving reality that no longer exists.
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