On the days in Jerusalem

Author: Nie Xiaoyang
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Jerusalem, in Hebrew, means the City of Peace. However, throughout history, it has been a scene of flames, swords, and bloodshed, with no trace of peace in sight. Jerusalem is an ancient, unique, and beautiful holy city. It is the cradle and sacred site of the world's three major religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). Here, Eastern and Western civilizations converge, and many familiar stories from the Bible and the Quran have taken place. Strolling through the Old City of Jerusalem, you can experience its vicissitudes and feel the profound cultural heritage, as if you are reading a historical encyclopedia of stone and clay. Every stone here seems to tell you stories of long-standing and heart-stirring legends. In this atmosphere of history and reality, the author presents his observations, experiences, feelings, and thoughts from his journalistic career in a fluent yet simple style, with a trembling heart. Here, there are the tragic scenes of suicide bombings during the Passover holiday, as well as the thunderous echoes of retaliatory strikes; there are the fierce battles between the two sides, as well as the post-war ruins and the conditions of the people. However, this is not solely a cycle of revenge and violence. The book also tells the story of the customs and traditions of the Jewish people, the devout prayers at the Western Wall, the stories of Chinese people in Israel, and the unique "kibbutz" life in Israel, which is like a utopia. Here, alongside the clamor of war, there is also the tranquility of life: enjoying the free drift on the Dead Sea, taking a leisurely rest on the water. The book presents a colorful tapestry of Israel and Palestine, a kaleidoscope of the ever-changing lives of people on this ancient land. However, for years, whether the peace talks between "Israel and Palestine" continue or not, whether they are the faint dawn of peace or a fleeting mirage, we sincerely wish for peace, tranquility, and happiness to come early to this ancient land that once "flowed with milk and honey" but is now drenched in blood and sweat, enduring hardships and suffering.