Journey Through Palestine - Travel Documentary
Palestine means a lot of different things to many people, and may not be the most obvious travel destination. It is often associated with conflict and political unrest, overlooking the fact that it’s also a beautiful and fascinating region, with a vibrant culture, incredible historic landmarks, spectacular natural scenery, inspiring religious sites, tasty food, and friendly, welcoming people.
On this journey, I’m traveling through the Holy Land, a region important to the three main monotheistic religions, and known today as Israel and Palestine.
In this first episode, I’m exploring the West Bank, the largest and most accessible part of Palestine. From stunning natural scenery to intriguing historic sites. From the busy streets of Ramallah to the narrow alleyways of Nablus’ old city. From religious landmarks in Hebron and Bethlehem to the ancient ruins of Jericho. Along the way, I meet some of the people that call this land home, and sample the local cuisine.
I’ll do so from a traveler’s perspective, focusing on the positive stories and things to do. But here and there I also mention the conflict between Israel and Palestine, since it has impacted the lives of many people in the region. For those interested in the politics and modern history of the region, however, I recommend to read, watch, and listen to as many different sources as you can.
This is my first long trip after the pandemic started, and I’m grateful for the chance to travel again. It’s also my second visit to the region. While much of the footage is from the end of 2021 (including the ‘vlog style’ parts), I’ll also use some background material from 5 years earlier.
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We start this journey in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, with its impressive Church of the Nativity at its core. After visiting the church, I explore the streets around it, meeting people and eating food in the bustling bazaar. There are many other places worth your time in and around Bethlehem, including the Milk Grotto, an olive oil factory (press), Shepherd’s Fields, and the Mar Saba monastery, surrounded by arid mountains.
Hebron is the next stop, a city in the South of Palestine, and (among other things) famous for its glassblowing factories, and also the Tomb of the Patriarch, or Ibrahimi Mosque. The streets around this place are divided between the local Palestinian community and Israeli settlers. As a tourist, you can visit both areas. At the end of the day, my guide Salwa takes me to a traditional Palestinian restaurant, where we eat some delicious food.
We continue this trip in Jericho, regarded as the oldest city in the world. Located next to the Dead Sea, it’s also one of the lowest cities on our planet, and can get very hot in Summer. Other sights to visit around Jericho include the Dead Sea, Nabi Musa, Qasr-al-Yahud, and St George’s Monastery, built into a cliff in Wadi Qelt.
Getting lost in the narrow alleys of Nablus’ old city was among my favorite things to do. There’s a surprise waiting for you around every corner, and perhaps the best one was the Al Aqsa kunafeh store, which is said to make the best version of this Palestinian dessert, which is popular around the Middle East.
We finish this journey in Ramallah, a young and dynamic city, attracting people from around the region to find work and get educated. It’s a commercial hub with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and provides a different perspective on this part of Palestine.
I pray most of these lovely people are still alive. From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free🇵🇸❤️
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Me too. This video was made in the West Bank, however, while most of the current problems are taking place in Southern Israel and in Gaza. Hope that things will calm down soon for everyone involved.
Right, but Palestinians are still being killed in the West Bank too. If they get the chance, Israel will focus on them next after they're done with Gaza...I pray it all stops soon and justice is served.
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As an avg Indian whose knowledge about Palestine was news articles, I never in a 100 yrs would have thought this place is so serene and welcoming. I want to visit Palestine soon. Hope the war stops soon.
You really need to educate yourself. Its not a country, not a peaceful place and if you are gay, Hindu, Christian, Judean, Buddhist, your life might be in danger
the is no Palestine...go read history!!
@@yairs26 Look who's saying. A Zionist immigrant who forcefully took the land of Palestinians. Just go and do a DNA check . You will know for yourself. The Palestinians are the actual ancient people of Jerusalem. That's why israel doesn't allow DNA check
Cope dummy
Beautiful country and people ❤. They seem so nice and welcoming! Hello from California 🥰 . #FREEPALESTINE 🇵🇸🙏🏼♥️
Palestina é um território de terroristas
it's not even a country
cope @@meow-ic6gz
Just don't go there if you are gay or trans or similar. It wouldn't be fun anymore! Otherwise it looks like a nice place! Nice people! Possibly similar to Europe from 150 years ago.
I never knew Palestine 🇵🇸 is this beautiful 😍😍it breaks my heart. Seeing them fighting 💔 I hope they'll have peace 🙏🙏this city is magical ✨️ 💖 🥰😍😍
well one side hopes for the same peace you are hoping for. another promotes death and teaches kids to become martyr
Zahir Muhsein was a Palestinian leader of the pro-Syria As-Sa'iqa Ba'athist faction of the Palestine Liberation Organization between 1971 and 1979. In an interview with Trouw Magazine, 31. March 1977 he stated....."The Palestinian people do not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian people, since Arab national interests demand that we posit the existence of a distinct "Palestinian people" to oppose Zionism. Yes, the existence of a separate Palestinian identity exists only for tactical reasons. The establishment of a Palestinian state is a new tool to continue the fight against Israel and for Arab unity. Hamas Minister of the Interior and of National Security Fathi Hammad, aired by Al-Hekma TV on March 23, 2012. Stated..... .....we all have Arab roots, and every Palestinian, in Gaza and throughout Palestine, can prove his Arab roots - whether from Saudi Arabia, from Yemen, or anywhere. We have blood ties. Personally, half my family is Egyptian. We are all like that. More than 30 families in the Gaza Strip are called Al-Masri ["Egyptian"]. Brothers, half of the Palestinians are Egyptians and the other half are Saudis. Who are the Palestinians? We have many families called Al-Masri, whose roots are Egyptian. Egyptian! They may be from Alexandria, from Cairo, from Dumietta, from the North, from Aswan, from Upper Egypt. We are Egyptians. We are Arabs. Salma Fayumi, a resident of Kafr Qasim (Palestin/Israel), demonstrated her cooking prowess on the show "Master Chef." Fayumi proudly showed off her Kushari dish that she prepared, "Egyptian cuisine made of rice and lentil." "My family came from Egypt, from Faiyum, and I am Salma Fayumi from Faiyum," the cook from Kafr Qasim said. If Palestine were an Arab state, at any point in recorded history, why was there no mention of them? Because there never was an Arab Palestinian nation, nor any nation called Palestine, ever.
Such a nice video, my prayers for the people in Palestine 🇵🇸 🙏🏻
The people of Palestine were so friendly. The food was incredible!
Absolutely :)
glad you enjoyed I am surviving on 4 foods for 3 years.
Agree whit your comments 💯 %!!! I feel in love from Palestine people !!
They are i have coworkers and they are my friends there are nice 🙂
@@kellymulderino7156 Those four foods?
Sooo beautiful! My heart is broken for this part of the world 😢
Mine too. Let's hope things will calm down soon, and people on 'both sides' can start picking up the pieces and hopefully move on to a better time.
Thanks, Stef. I feel elated and filled with awe watching beautiful and spiritual places in Palestine. I never knew Palestine was so beautiful. All Thanks to you, Stef, this is the most beautiful travel video of Palestine I have ever seen. May peace be bestowed on the amazing and beautiful people of this region, and I pray for a peaceful tomorrow.
Thank you for your kind words, and I hope and pray for the same.
@@stefhofferPraying for #Palestine 🇵🇸 too.
History matters. Prayers for Palestine ❤
, hasta ahora no hay respuesta de esas oraciones. 😢😢
There never was an independent country by that name. There was Canaan, Israel, Judea
Zahir Muhsein was a Palestinian leader of the pro-Syria As-Sa'iqa Ba'athist faction of the Palestine Liberation Organization between 1971 and 1979. In an interview with Trouw Magazine, 31. March 1977 he stated....."The Palestinian people do not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian people, since Arab national interests demand that we posit the existence of a distinct "Palestinian people" to oppose Zionism. Yes, the existence of a separate Palestinian identity exists only for tactical reasons. The establishment of a Palestinian state is a new tool to continue the fight against Israel and for Arab unity. Hamas Minister of the Interior and of National Security Fathi Hammad, aired by Al-Hekma TV on March 23, 2012. Stated..... .....we all have Arab roots, and every Palestinian, in Gaza and throughout Palestine, can prove his Arab roots - whether from Saudi Arabia, from Yemen, or anywhere. We have blood ties. Personally, half my family is Egyptian. We are all like that. More than 30 families in the Gaza Strip are called Al-Masri ["Egyptian"]. Brothers, half of the Palestinians are Egyptians and the other half are Saudis. Who are the Palestinians? We have many families called Al-Masri, whose roots are Egyptian. Egyptian! They may be from Alexandria, from Cairo, from Dumietta, from the North, from Aswan, from Upper Egypt. We are Egyptians. We are Arabs. Salma Fayumi, a resident of Kafr Qasim (Palestin/Israel), demonstrated her cooking prowess on the show "Master Chef." Fayumi proudly showed off her Kushari dish that she prepared, "Egyptian cuisine made of rice and lentil." "My family came from Egypt, from Faiyum, and I am Salma Fayumi from Faiyum," the cook from Kafr Qasim said. If Palestine were an Arab state, at any point in recorded history, why was there no mention of them? Because there never was an Arab Palestinian nation, nor any nation called Palestine, ever.
Love this Documentary 😊..prayers for beloved Palestinian innocent people and children!!
Who voted in hamas. Lol
Praying for Palestine 🇵🇸 🙏🏾
No more...((((((((
The world stands with Israel this time, their only propaganda is here on social media and in funded demonstrations. In reality, everyone knows Israel it's on the right side:)
Praying for #Palestine 🇵🇸 from my country, #Brazil 🇧🇷.
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So beautiful country and other religions people can live peacefully here ❤
They deserve peace and freedom ❤ They teach us too many things 🇵🇸✌ Thanks for sharing 🙌
So does Israel as its their God given Land
Thank you for watching.
Yes, Arabs teach us colonialism, genocide, Islamic extremism, terrorism
Lovely documentary. What I love the most, is the mild manner with which you approach your destinations. There is no hint of self promotion or aggression which otherwise is pretty common in most vlogs on KZhead. You give due importance and respect to the things you see, the people you meet. Thank you for giving us window into these uncommon destinations like Palestine here. Please do continue making more such travelogues.
Thanks a lot for your kind words. I do think travel is about the people you meet and places you see, so that's what I like to show to others.
My impression of Palestine was way off. What a beautiful place full of a rich culture and history, the people seem so down to earth. I want to go one day.
Hope you can one day, best wishes.
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Yeah I think now would be the perfect time to go!!!
@@IntentTrainingMethods😢😢why now not funny
@@IntentTrainingMethods west bank seems safe, fighting is mainly going on in gaza and lebanon, since hamas and hezbollah have no influence in the west bank. There are some Deaths, but when in the last years where there none.
Our support to Palestinian brothers and sisters has always been and will be inshaAllah, love to you all the way from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇵🇸🇵🇸💗💌
Palestine (in English: "Palestine") - an ancient foreign name for the Land of Israel derived from Philistia, the official name of the country during the British Mandate period. Palestinians - Arabs who were residents of Mandatory Land of Israel (Palestine-AI; in Arabic: Palestine) and their descendants
To all my Muslim brothers, who claim to love and respect the word of God, there are many of you who oppose and do not recognize the right of the Israelites to the Holy Land. Many of you claim that the Jewish children of Israel do not belong here, and they have no right to return to the Holy Land. How do you say such a thing when the prophet himself says in the Quran at least 4 times . that this land was given to the Israelites. On the other hand, the Quran does not say even once that the Holy Land was given to the Arabs or Bnei Ismail. So anyone who truly believes in the prophet and the word of God, must accept and acknowledge this right. Especially when the prophet also says that the Israelites will return to their land. إلى جميع إخواني المسلمين ، الذين يدعون أنهم يحبون كلمة الله ويحترمونها ، هناك الكثير منكم ممن يعارضون ولا يعترفون بحق بني إسرائيل في الأرض المقدسة. يدعي الكثير منكم أن أطفال إسرائيل اليهود لا ينتمون إلى هنا ، وليس لهم الحق في العودة إلى الأرض المقدسة. كيف تقول مثل هذا الشيء؟ عندما سئل ، قال هو نفسه في القرآن 4 مرات على الأقل صراحة أن هذه الأرض قد أعطيت لبني إسرائيل. من ناحية أخرى ، لم يذكر القرآن ولو مرة واحدة أن الأرض المقدسة قد أعطيت للعرب. لذلك يجب على أي شخص يؤمن حقًا بالنبي وبكلمة الله أن يقبل هذا الحق ويعترف به. كما يقول النبي صراحةً أن الإسرائيليين سيعودون إلى أرضهم. ‐------------‐---------------------------------------------------- Surah 5 21 “O my people, enter the Holy Land which God has assigned for you, and do not turn back, lest you return as losers.” ٢١ يَا قَوْمِ ادْخُلُوا الْأَرْضَ الْمُقَدَّسَةَ الَّتِي كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ وَلَا تَرْتَدُّوا عَلَىٰ أَدْبَارِكُمْ فَتَنْقَلِبُوا خَاسِرِينَ Surah 7 137 And We made the oppressed people inherit the eastern and western parts of the land, which We had blessed. Thus the fair promise of your Lord to the Children of Israel was fulfilled, because of their endurance. And We destroyed what Pharaoh and his people had built, and what they had harvested. ١٣٧ وَأَوْرَثْنَا الْقَوْمَ الَّذِينَ كَانُوا يُسْتَضْعَفُونَ مَشَارِقَ الْأَرْضِ وَمَغَارِبَهَا الَّتِي بَارَكْنَا فِيهَا ۖ وَتَمَّتْ كَلِمَتُ رَبِّكَ الْحُسْنَىٰ عَلَىٰ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ بِمَا صَبَرُوا ۖ وَدَمَّرْنَا مَا كَانَ يَصْنَعُ فِرْعَوْنُ وَقَوْمُهُ وَمَا كَانُوا يَعْرِشُونَ Surah 10 93 And We settled the Children of Israel in a position of honor, and provided them with good things. They did not differ until knowledge came to them. Your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection regarding their differences. 94 If you are in doubt about what We revealed to you, ask those who read the Scripture before you. The truth has come to you from your Lord, so do not be of those who doubt. 95 And do not be of those who deny God’s revelations, lest you become one of the losers. ٩٣ وَلَقَدْ بَوَّأْنَا بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ مُبَوَّأَ صِدْقٍ وَرَزَقْنَاهُمْ مِنَ الطَّيِّبَاتِ فَمَا اخْتَلَفُوا حَتَّىٰ جَاءَهُمُ الْعِلْمُ ۚ إِنَّ رَبَّكَ يَقْضِي بَيْنَهُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ فِيمَا كَانُوا فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ ٩٤ فَإِنْ كُنْتَ فِي شَكٍّ مِمَّا أَنْزَلْنَا إِلَيْكَ فَاسْأَلِ الَّذِينَ يَقْرَءُونَ الْكِتَابَ مِنْ قَبْلِكَ ۚ لَقَدْ جَاءَكَ الْحَقُّ مِنْ رَبِّكَ فَلَا تَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْمُمْتَرِينَ ٩٥ وَلَا تَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الَّذِينَ كَذَّبُوا بِآيَاتِ اللَّهِ فَتَكُونَ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ Surah 17 104 After him, We said to the Children of Israel, “Inhabit the land, and when the promise of the Hereafter arrives, We will bring you all together.” 105 With the truth We sent it down, and with the truth it descended. We sent you only as a bearer of good news and a warner. ١٠٤ وَقُلْنَا مِنْ بَعْدِهِ لِبَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ اسْكُنُوا الْأَرْضَ فَإِذَا جَاءَ وَعْدُ الْآخِرَةِ جِئْنَا بِكُمْ لَفِيفًا ١٠٥ وَبِالْحَقِّ أَنْزَلْنَاهُ وَبِالْحَقِّ نَزَلَ ۗ وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا مُبَشِّرًا وَنَذِيرًا So , tell me my Muslims brothers, if you really respect your Quran that you call him words of Allah. How can you deny the Allah words. If Allah said that this land is promised to Israel. You must respect that. You can not be good Muslims if you don't fulfill the hole Quran. Today many Muslims around the world saying that we Benei Israel, never been in the Holy Land, and we have to get out of it. So, just if you think so, you must know that you don't real Muslim. You can not pray to Allah, and don’t accept his words. لذا ، أخبروني إخواني المسلمين ، إذا كنتم تحترمون قرآنكم حقًا ، فأنتم تسمونه كلام الله. كيف تنكر كلام الله. إذا قال الله أن هذه الأرض موعودة لإسرائيل. يجب أن تحترم ذلك. لا يمكنك أن تكون مسلماً صالحاً إذا لم تستوفي القرآن الكريم. اليوم ، يقول العديد من المسلمين حول العالم أننا ، بني إسرائيل ، لم نكن قط في الأرض المقدسة ، وعلينا أن نخرج منها. لذا ، فقط إذا كنت تعتقد ذلك ، يجب أن تعرف أنك لست مسلمًا حقيقيًا. لا تقدر أن تصلي إلى الله ولا تقبل كلامه.
@@dankfir1309 You are absolutely right, but the issue here is that the Arabs who live here in the Holy Land, against whom I have nothing, use the religion of Islam and denigrate it and the mosque on the Temple Mount for political purposes. After all, everyone has freedom of religion here, and the one who endangers life here is them, and they know it, but they don't care about mixing nationalism. and religion to a dangerous place
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How are you friend I from Colombia 🇨🇴 but living in Palestine (Nablus)😊 welcome everyone. Thanks for your documentary👏👌
U mean Israel
Thank you for watching, I'm sure you enjoy living in Nablus. Best wishes :)
@@Urbanhunter49 nope he mean palestine 🇵🇸
മനോഹരമായ പാലസ്തീൻ ...... പാലസ്തീൻ ജനതക്കു വേണ്ടി പ്രാർത്ഥിക്കുന്നു
🙏Palestine So Beautiful Country I Want Travel Palestine Country 🙏
I’m thankful to accidentally happen upon this video; thank you. It’s a piece of art🙏
Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you Stef for a beautiful video of Palestine . I’ve never seen anything like this before. Thanks again for a wonderful job!
Thank you for your kind words.
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I love Palestine I wish to visit all these most beautiful places thanx to upload a very informative video 💖 from Karachi Pakistan 💖
Thank you Farooq :)
What a beautiful and spiritual place is this.... Oh god.... Give peace and recover our life.... 🙏
Thank you so much,May be peaceful all the Palestine people,animals &birds from Myanmar.😊
Beautiful. It was my dream when I was young to travel, meet people with other cultures, and learn from experience what they love, their festivals, their music. Today I see young people living this dream online.
MashaAllah... Beautiful. Stef hoffer your Camera views are Amazing. thank you sir. May Allah Protect 🇵🇸Palastain. May Allah Protect 🇵🇸Palastain Peoples. Aameen
@Name InshaAllah... God will Protect Palastain. This is Not a Imagination. Universe is a Creation of God.
Thanks a lot for your kind words Ameen. Best wishes :)
🤝🏻🇵🇸🤝🏿 💞🇲🇪🇧🇦🇽🇰🇦🇱🇲🇰🇷🇸🇭🇷 SLOBODA PALESTINI / FREE PALESTINE 🌍🌏🌎 🤲 ✊🏻✊🏿 Gospodaru Svevišnji ...Zaštiti narod Palestine na svakom mjestu, zaštiti njihove živote, kuće, imovinu i porodice..Podari im Uspjeh, Sreću i Prosperitet u svim domenima ..Ammin
@@nedimlim6523Brother May God Accept your prayers. Aameen
@@stefhoffer Thank you sir. Best Wishes. 💕💕👍❤️
It was a pleasure to watch your documentary. Thank you!
Thank you for commenting, best wishes.
Beautiful Palestine
Thank you for sharing ,we always loved palestine just listening to our friends refugees stories and from reading ,its awesome to be able to see it .
Happy to read you enjoyed it. Best wishes.
This just cemented my desire to go and visit Palestine one day. Such an amazing country blessed with a lot of interesting history.
Hope you can one day, best wishes.
If it still exists.
Trust me if palestine is free and independent it would takeover dubai as top tourism destination in middle east due to it's religious significance and history
@@stefhofferAre there any stories of mythology coming from Palestine?
@@Matt0ize Are there any stories of mythology coming from Palestine? And what do you mean by independent? I'm sorry I don't understand these independant/independence debates. Does anybody know who looks after this city/country. Nobody knows if this country is called the right name?
It is wonderful to see the streets and Market Places so full of colours, chatter and of life with a steady energy that is both calm and vibrate. These are the place's that Palestinian's have built and rebuilt after so many bombardments despite having to live under occupation with at times little to no resources they are a Country with strong resilient and determined people who work together through every violent attack so beautifully and have the courage of great warriors. Even now As Gaza is going through a Genocide and each day more and more pepole in the West Bank are murdered by the occupiers the work tirelessly to help each other. They are people that history should always remember. my only wish for this year is for all Palestinians to live in freedom and in peace may their Nation be restored as it once was.
beautiful country♥️🇵🇸🌹
Full of rich culture and beauty... Palestine is wonderful...
Absolutely agree :)
@@stefhoffer A crash course on history of PALESTINIAN STATE: 1. Before Israel, there was a British mandate, not a Palestinian state 2. Before the British Mandate, there was the Ottoman Empire, not a Palestinian state. 3. Before the Ottoman Empire, there was the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, not a Palestinian state. 4. Before the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, there was the Ayubid Arab-Kurdish Empire, not a Palestinian state. 5. Before the Ayubid Empire, there was the Frankish and Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem, not a Palestinian state. 6. Before the Kingdom of Jerusalem, there was the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, not a Palestinian state. 7. Before the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, there was the Byzantine empire, not a Palestinian state. 8. Before the Byzantine Empire, there were the Sassanids, not a Palestinian state. 9. Before the Sassanid Empire, there was the Byzantine Empire, not a Palestinian state. 10. Before the Byzantine Empire, there was the Roman Empire, not a Palestinian state. 11. Before the Roman Empire, there was the Hasmonean state, not a Palestinian state. 12. Before the Hasmonean state, there was the Seleucid, not a Palestinian state. 13. Before the Seleucid empire, there was the empire of Alexander the Great, not a Palestinian state. 14. Before the empire of Alexander the Great, there was the Persian empire, not a Palestinian state. 15. Before the Persian Empire, there was the Babylonian Empire, not a Palestinian state. 16. Before the Babylonian Empire, there were the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, not a Palestinian state. 17. Before the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, there was the Kingdom of Israel, not a Palestinian state. 18. Before the kingdom of Israel, there was the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, not a Palestinian state. 19. Before the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, there was an agglomeration of independent Canaanite city-kingdoms, not a Palestinian state. 20. Actually, in this piece of land there has been everything, EXCEPT A PALESTINIAN STATE.
There has never been a state called Palestine, Palestine was the name of a region! When the Romans conquered Israel and expelled most of the Jews, they decided to change the name of Israel to Palestine to destroy any connection to Judaism and changed the name of Jerusalem for a time to Cathelina. They named Israel Palestine in honor of the Philistines, who were from Europe and came to try to conquer Israel and lost. That happened 600 years before the religion of Islam was born. The name Palestine has always been a name identified with the Jewish people. You can see old maps, coins, place names registered in Palestine and nearby registered in Hebrew Eretz Israel. Israel is mentioned in Roman writings, ancient Greek books, ancient English literature, and more. Always in his name like Israel and Palestine. Today's Palestinians are descendants of 7th century Muslim conquerors combined with descendants of immigrants from Arab countries who arrived during Ottoman rule. The Arab population in the area adopted the Palestinian identity in 1964! And the State of Palestine was officially declared a state in 1988! They are the conquerors not Jewish. Jewish people are indigenous to this land, Israel is Jewish homeland
@@katehe1en224 stop it
@@katehe1en224 since the earth existed, there was never a state called „israel“ it was 2000 years ago an empire judea samarita etc, this Semitic people lost and leave it, especially to Europe and became Europeans by always Mary Europeans and became children so the Semitic blood was generation by generation killed, that’s why you looks more European than Putin himself and don’t even have 1% Semitic blood, because you’re Europeans NOT Semitic, religion and ethnic is a big big difference. Semitic Arabs live there for thousands of years and even during the Roman time the world „Philastin“ was used, during Ottoman Empire they called all „blad el sham“ it’s Syria Palestine Lebanon jordan and iraq, after Ottoman Empire was lost, they became all states it don’t depended by names, because states existed few hundred years ago before everywhere was empire ! The region was called by the inhabitants who lives thousand of years there before Palestine 🇵🇸 they are ethnic Arabs with Palestinian Nationality ! Even if they Chinese, there was never a state Israel NEVER in history and a empire losing thousands of years ago and even the inhibitors didn’t existed for thousand of years, losing their ethnic tradition etc, there aren’t Semitic Jews, there are Jews by religion in there everyone can convert or leave it but a Russian Jew is NOT a Semitic, it’s a Russian belongs to Russia depends by his religion, wtf you searching in an Semitic Arabic country of Palestine in there ARABIC PALESTINIANS lives for thousand of years if you’re Europeans ????? Go back to Europe Russia Romania Belarusian Poland etc and leave Palestinians in peace you’re inavaders and tetrorist
Love Palestine & its people. I'm extremely impressed with the culture, food, simplicity, landscape and nativity of Palestine's beautiful people. My heart is also filled for these simple, beautiful & naive people that how they are the victims of the wolves like 🇺🇸 and 🇮🇱. My prayers are always with my beautiful Palestinian brothers and sisters. ❤ from 🇵🇰 ❤❤❤
Thank you for your wonderful words and love from God Thank you always
What fakestinian culture ? Oh you mean terrorist bombings, knifings, shootings and other jihadi cultural sports !
"palestine" doesn't exist. I stand with Israel and India defending themselves against terrorists 🇮🇱🇮🇳💪🏻💙💛
I love My Palestine from Syira 🇸🇾❤️❤️❤️🇵🇸
We love you Palestine. ❤
I am praying to have real peaceful coexistence peace for all humanity and this small world. Live and let live. You know what I mean.
Completely agree with you. Thanks for your nice comment :)
100% Agree. It is not the normal people that are fighting, it is the religions that want to control and dominate are fighting using the emotional people.
Al aqsa : Taliban built similar Mosque like | Al Aqsa in kabul: kzhead.info/sun/g6d8XdemrWpramw/bejne.html The Muslim world knows very well what this symbolic construction of "Dome of The Rock" in Kabul means. The Prophecy of "Black Flags from Khurasan" who will liberate Falastin is soon going to happen in this decade, In Sha Allah! We are all living in very interesting times, soon the Golden Age by the hands of Al Mahdi will happen. The Sufi nation of Afghanistan fought for over 43 years to establish liberation and Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Soon Falastin will witness happiness by the hands of Afghan people. "BLACK FLAGS FROM KHURASAAN" kzhead.info/sun/fLmqYbJ6rKCua3A/bejne.html
why palestine has occupied some parts of israel
@@msdadsfsx your wrong Isreal is the one who occupied palestine 🇵🇸 because Isreal steals our lands homes
Inshallah palestine will return to its people and I will be allowed to see my family in palestine
Palestine never existed as a country till now
@@jonnajohnsons2684 you means isreal
@@ala_dine2709 Israel existed as a kingdom long before Palestine even came into existence as a region not a name of a country!!!! very big difference
@@jonnajohnsons2684 omg😱😂🤣🤭🤣
@@jonnajohnsons2684 Israel never existed until 1948.
Beautiful Palestine ❤️ Thk you for this vlog aus 🇵🇭
Thanks for watching :)
Really I'm happy i see Palestine 5 times really beautiful people and history city ❤️ 💙 💜
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I’ve been to Jericho, Bethlehem, and Ramallah. It was a very interesting trip indeed! The food was amazing and the people were so awesome! I visited twice 2009 and 2012. Thanks for sharing your visit! Brings back lots of memories!
Thanks for sharing your experience, great to hear you had such a good time!
Can you give us some examples of your experiences in those cities?
🥰🥰🫂
Wow🎉
I love Palestine 🇵🇸💓
Zahir Muhsein was a Palestinian leader of the pro-Syria As-Sa'iqa Ba'athist faction of the Palestine Liberation Organization between 1971 and 1979. In an interview with Trouw Magazine, 31. March 1977 he stated....."The Palestinian people do not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian people, since Arab national interests demand that we posit the existence of a distinct "Palestinian people" to oppose Zionism. Yes, the existence of a separate Palestinian identity exists only for tactical reasons. The establishment of a Palestinian state is a new tool to continue the fight against Israel and for Arab unity. Hamas Minister of the Interior and of National Security Fathi Hammad, aired by Al-Hekma TV on March 23, 2012. Stated..... .....we all have Arab roots, and every Palestinian, in Gaza and throughout Palestine, can prove his Arab roots - whether from Saudi Arabia, from Yemen, or anywhere. We have blood ties. Personally, half my family is Egyptian. We are all like that. More than 30 families in the Gaza Strip are called Al-Masri ["Egyptian"]. Brothers, half of the Palestinians are Egyptians and the other half are Saudis. Who are the Palestinians? We have many families called Al-Masri, whose roots are Egyptian. Egyptian! They may be from Alexandria, from Cairo, from Dumietta, from the North, from Aswan, from Upper Egypt. We are Egyptians. We are Arabs. Salma Fayumi, a resident of Kafr Qasim (Palestin/Israel), demonstrated her cooking prowess on the show "Master Chef." Fayumi proudly showed off her Kushari dish that she prepared, "Egyptian cuisine made of rice and lentil." "My family came from Egypt, from Faiyum, and I am Salma Fayumi from Faiyum," the cook from Kafr Qasim said. If Palestine were an Arab state, at any point in recorded history, why was there no mention of them? Because there never was an Arab Palestinian nation, nor any nation called Palestine, ever.
Смотрю в октябре 2023, вспоминаю свое путешествие десятилетней давности. Жаль, что там опять напряженность. Спасибо за спокойный рассказ. Всем мира!
Well said, let's hope things will somehow calm down soon.
A very interesting tour. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thanks for watching :)
Lovely people and such a prosperous culture. Love to Palestine from Canada 🇨🇦❤️
"palestine" doesn't exist. The land is called ISRAEL.
@@Lagolop you can’t just deny their existence lol? That clearly makes you arrogant.
@@TheIspretzZz Exactly. Those that deny that the Jews are the aboriginal people of the land. Scrape the surface anywhere in the Golan, Judea, Samaria , ANYWHERE in present day Israel and beyond and the archaeologic evidence is astounding. Then of course there is the historical facts abut the Jews and where they come from. The Jewish people had been scattered since the babylonian period. Then came the Greeks then the Romans (who rented JUDEA to "syria palestina" as an insult to the Jews. Why you may ask? Because the Philistines were the biggest enemy of the Jews and the Romans knew that history. The Philistines (derived from the Hebrew word for INVADER) are a European seafaring people that came from the Mediterranean area (likely Greece or islands in that region) I agree with you that denying that make you very ignorant :)
@@Lagolop Palestine exists, Israel as well
@@Lagolop you mean Israel NEVER existed
Dont lose hope, Palestine ❤️
❤
They don’t need hope they need to stop terrorism
@@user-jq4xb5qp5sIf Israel is over, terrorism will end because they are defending their homeland and you call it terrorism, but if you go from their land they will not attack because their homeland will exist
@@user-jq4xb5qp5s You are the biggest terrorist country in 2007 you fired the internationally banned phosphorus bombs on Gaza and 2014 you fired You used vacuum bombs.
@@MemeMorale A lot of talk leads to contradiction, in short, Israel is an occupation state and racism is a state of terrorism in the sense of the word
i pray peace and love for israel and palestine.
Well said, me too.
😢😢I’m crying inside seen this Vedic what a simple way of living of Palestinian people while the other parts are full of skyscraper here a simple live but full of beautiful cultural heritage which is mesmerising for the tourist I prayed and hope that miracle one day will freed gaza ❤️❤️
I also pray for a miracle for these suffering peopleI also pray for a miracle for these suffering people. 🤍🌏🤍
Saya dari Indonesia...do'a yang sama untuk saudaraku di Palestine semoga Perang cepat berakhir dan palestina kembali damai. Aamiin
This isn't Gaza dude
You are welcome in Palestine brother, iam really happy as Palestinian to hear your nice complement about our country , god bless you
Thank you for your nice comment, it was a really beautiful visit. Best wishes.
@@stefhoffer what is your country????
territory*
@@stefhoffer A crash course on history of PALESTINIAN STATE: 1. Before Israel, there was a British mandate, not a Palestinian state 2. Before the British Mandate, there was the Ottoman Empire, not a Palestinian state. 3. Before the Ottoman Empire, there was the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, not a Palestinian state. 4. Before the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, there was the Ayubid Arab-Kurdish Empire, not a Palestinian state. 5. Before the Ayubid Empire, there was the Frankish and Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem, not a Palestinian state. 6. Before the Kingdom of Jerusalem, there was the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, not a Palestinian state. 7. Before the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, there was the Byzantine empire, not a Palestinian state. 8. Before the Byzantine Empire, there were the Sassanids, not a Palestinian state. 9. Before the Sassanid Empire, there was the Byzantine Empire, not a Palestinian state. 10. Before the Byzantine Empire, there was the Roman Empire, not a Palestinian state. 11. Before the Roman Empire, there was the Hasmonean state, not a Palestinian state. 12. Before the Hasmonean state, there was the Seleucid, not a Palestinian state. 13. Before the Seleucid empire, there was the empire of Alexander the Great, not a Palestinian state. 14. Before the empire of Alexander the Great, there was the Persian empire, not a Palestinian state. 15. Before the Persian Empire, there was the Babylonian Empire, not a Palestinian state. 16. Before the Babylonian Empire, there were the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, not a Palestinian state. 17. Before the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, there was the Kingdom of Israel, not a Palestinian state. 18. Before the kingdom of Israel, there was the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, not a Palestinian state. 19. Before the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, there was an agglomeration of independent Canaanite city-kingdoms, not a Palestinian state. 20. Actually, in this piece of land there has been everything, EXCEPT A PALESTINIAN STATE.
@@yashfini_20.10 There has never been a state called Palestine, Palestine was the name of a region! When the Romans conquered Israel and expelled most of the Jews, they decided to change the name of Israel to Palestine to destroy any connection to Judaism and changed the name of Jerusalem for a time to Cathelina. They named Israel Palestine in honor of the Philistines, who were from Europe and came to try to conquer Israel and lost. That happened 600 years before the religion of Islam was born. The name Palestine has always been a name identified with the Jewish people. You can see old maps, coins, place names registered in Palestine and nearby registered in Hebrew Eretz Israel. Israel is mentioned in Roman writings, ancient Greek books, ancient English literature, and more. Always in his name like Israel and Palestine. Today's Palestinians are descendants of 7th century Muslim conquerors combined with descendants of immigrants from Arab countries who arrived during Ottoman rule. The Arab population in the area adopted the Palestinian identity in 1964! And the State of Palestine was officially declared a state in 1988! They are the conquerors not Jewish. Jewish people are indigenous to this land, Israel is Jewish homeland
The only place which has a cinematic ancient view by nature 💓
Sicily, Italy!!?
Thank you my friend, you made a historic video for world 🌎 ❤ May Allah swt bless you and your family. 🇧🇩❤️🇵🇸🇧🇩🇵🇸❤️🌹🥲🥲🥲
Thank you for your kind words, best wishes to you.
I wish you are all safe and that there is no more war. I am very sad to see you all in pain. It breaks my heart. Praying for Palestine 🇵🇸
awesome story and nice place to visit
Such an atmosphere...
Beautiful part of the world...thank you so much Steff, this video is full of information about historic Palestine. Friendly people, great food and Middle Eastern Beer. I pray for peace
Likewise Darren, glad you liked the video and thanks for your comment.
well crafted work! the entire video was just so solemn. Thank you for this work!
Thanks for watching.
our hearts together UZBEKISTAN PALESTINE!
Israel you ment, palestine is a fairytale that never existed
🇰🇿🇵🇸🇺🇿🇮🇷 Palestine is not alone
The history and wars that olive tree witnesses literally tell the story of modern civilization
Those olive trees have seen a lot. Let's hope the situation will calm down soon, and people on 'both sides' can start their healing process.
Such a beautiful country and beautiful people. Much love from Hawaii
Thank you, beautiful people and country ,lots of traditions
Our hearts, our prayers, our heartfelt love is with you all the time, was, will be, O Palestinians! Lots of love from Bangladesh! 🇧🇩❣️🇵🇸 Many thanks to Stef Hoffer sir for presenting such a beautiful vlog.
Thank you for watching, best wishes to you :)
"palestine" doesn't exist. I stand with Israel defending itself against terrorists 🇮🇱💪🏻💙
ISRAEL HAS: - An Arab Supreme Court judge - Countless Arab judges - Police chiefs - Freely elected Parliament MPs - 1/3 of all Israeli doctors are Arabs (same with professors) - Freedom of speech & religion - Gov. ministers Arafat died as one of the world's richest dictators All US, EU, Arab countries & UN aid money stolen, gone. Corruption on steroids! IMF still searching for 70 billion $ stolen from Palestinians Only recipient - Suha Arafat., Yasser’s ‘beloved’ & benevolent…wife ($40,000,000) Escaped France (embezzlement) Stripped of Tunisian citizenship-corruption HAMAS Covenant (Aug 18, ’88). ISRAE DESTRUCTION through Jihad "Israel will exist “UNTIL JIHAD OBLITERATES IT” Article 13: “ No solution for Palestinian question except Jihad." [P. 7] Article 11: “Palestine - an Islamic land for future Moslem generations until Judgement Day. Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005. The next morning Hamas & Islamic Jihad (both armed & financed by genocidal Iran) began launching more than 100,000 rockets to kill, injure, terrorize, traumatise & shell-shock Israeli men, women, children, toddlers & pets. 30 seconds to seek refuge & duck for life. …Remember, Morality is color blind
Love to Palestine From Canada! What a beautiful country and amazing people thank you Stef for showing this to the world!
Of course, when they're not blowing up Isreal and killing jews, of course!
Thank you for your kind words :)
@@stefhoffer bedankt Stef, ben een Hollander in Canada, Toronto!
@@dirknoort4644 Wat leuk, lijkt me een mooie plaats om te wonen!
@@stefhoffer Hey Stef, is het ook, een mooie moderne stad ben er all 30 jaar!
Ham sab ki jaan❤palestine 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Jaihind 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Oh! The food from 20:41-43🥰🥰🥰.... Palestinians are masters at what they do❤️❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely, their food is wonderful :)
U mean in copying Israeli food
@@Urbanhunter49 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Every palestinian knows how to butcher.Great skills
@@Urbanhunter49 This is not a copy, it's theft, as all Muslims today live in the lands they stole throughout history, so they also stole food, such as from the Turks😔
Our country is very beautiful and deserve to visit so come visit us You will find a friendly and hospitality people ☺️☺️☺️
Thank you, that's exactly my experience too. Best wishes :)
U mean nation of Jews Israel
Are Jewish people allowed to visit
@@chriscohen97 Yes, we Palestinians welcome you, but only if you do not want to harm us, and I am Palestinian, and many Palestinians have good Jewish friends.☺
@@chriscohen97 ofcourse, just stay safe and steer away from the uncivilized extremists, most of us dont have prejudice against jews, but rather Israel
Thnks for sharing vedio I love palestine I m so enjoy this travel but now we're praying for palestine......Thnks
This is the most beautiful vlog I've seen about Palestine. I feel so lucky to have visited myself and hope to go back again soon. I lived in Israel for one year in 1977 and was back for a three week visit in 2018.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the kind comment.
@@stefhoffer After spending a day in the Aida refugee camp, I got to see a side that most don't see.
@@donnadejesu4445 Yes, that's definitely a place where you can learn a lot about the recent history.
Yes thanks for the positive images and news about the West Bank. Unfortunately, most of what we hear in the US is not good. This really changed my perspective.
Love Palestina from indonesia
Beautiful images ! It is a real pleasure to see another side of Palestine. Great video again !!!!
Thank you very much! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video :)
A crash course on history of PALESTINIAN STATE: 1. Before Israel, there was a British mandate, not a Palestinian state 2. Before the British Mandate, there was the Ottoman Empire, not a Palestinian state. 3. Before the Ottoman Empire, there was the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, not a Palestinian state. 4. Before the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, there was the Ayubid Arab-Kurdish Empire, not a Palestinian state. 5. Before the Ayubid Empire, there was the Frankish and Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem, not a Palestinian state. 6. Before the Kingdom of Jerusalem, there was the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, not a Palestinian state. 7. Before the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, there was the Byzantine empire, not a Palestinian state. 8. Before the Byzantine Empire, there were the Sassanids, not a Palestinian state. 9. Before the Sassanid Empire, there was the Byzantine Empire, not a Palestinian state. 10. Before the Byzantine Empire, there was the Roman Empire, not a Palestinian state. 11. Before the Roman Empire, there was the Hasmonean state, not a Palestinian state. 12. Before the Hasmonean state, there was the Seleucid, not a Palestinian state. 13. Before the Seleucid empire, there was the empire of Alexander the Great, not a Palestinian state. 14. Before the empire of Alexander the Great, there was the Persian empire, not a Palestinian state. 15. Before the Persian Empire, there was the Babylonian Empire, not a Palestinian state. 16. Before the Babylonian Empire, there were the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, not a Palestinian state. 17. Before the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, there was the Kingdom of Israel, not a Palestinian state. 18. Before the kingdom of Israel, there was the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, not a Palestinian state. 19. Before the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, there was an agglomeration of independent Canaanite city-kingdoms, not a Palestinian state. 20. Actually, in this piece of land there has been everything, EXCEPT A PALESTINIAN STATE.
There has never been a state called Palestine, Palestine was the name of a region! When the Romans conquered Israel and expelled most of the Jews, they decided to change the name of Israel to Palestine to destroy any connection to Judaism and changed the name of Jerusalem for a time to Cathelina. They named Israel Palestine in honor of the Philistines, who were from Europe and came to try to conquer Israel and lost. That happened 600 years before the religion of Islam was born. The name Palestine has always been a name identified with the Jewish people. You can see old maps, coins, place names registered in Palestine and nearby registered in Hebrew Eretz Israel. Israel is mentioned in Roman writings, ancient Greek books, ancient English literature, and more. Always in his name like Israel and Palestine. Today's Palestinians are descendants of 7th century Muslim conquerors combined with descendants of immigrants from Arab countries who arrived during Ottoman rule. The Arab population in the area adopted the Palestinian identity in 1964! And the State of Palestine was officially declared a state in 1988! They are the conquerors not Jewish. Jewish people are indigenous to this land, Israel is Jewish homeland
@@katehe1en224 thats not showing you the full story Israel was created by zionists in the Palestinian land and then a whole religion rebelled against the people in the area
@@nurulmustafa779 The Secret Is A P.L.O. That All Arabs Know Zahir Muhsein, the leader of the Al Sa'iqa Organization led by a member of There is no difference between Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. We speak today of the existence of a Palestinian people purely for political and tactical reasons, as Arab national interests require it. We assume the existence of a different "Palestinian people" who, for tactical reasons, will oppose Zionism, Jordan, a sovereign state with defined borders As a Palestinian, of course, Haifa, Jaffa, Beer-Sheva and Jerusalem. But once we regain our right to all Palestine, we will not wait a minute to unite Palestine and Jordan." In 1974, the late Syrian President Hafez Assad said: It would be appropriate to tell the responsible Israeli authorities that we see Palestine not only as an integral part of the Arab nation, but as a part of Southern Syria. He repeated himself at a conference in Amman in 1987, "A country called 'Palestine' has never existed." "The emergence of the national Palestinian personality serves as a response to Israel's claim that Palestine is Jewish," King Hussein of Jordan said. Still, the prize goes to Arafat, who in 1970 candidly told reporter Arianna Palazzi: "The question of borders does not concern us ... From an Arab point of view, we should not talk about borders. Palestine is but a drop in an ocean. Our our nation is the Arab nation stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea and beyond. The PLO is fighting Israel in the name of Pan-Arabism. What you call "Jordan" is nothing but Palestine." ARABS SAYS. THERE IS NO THING AS PALESTINIAN!!
beautiful country
Beatiful Palestine. Praying for the Palestinian peoples.
December 25, 2022, it was my first time ever to visit West Bank, particularly in Bethlehem... next time on my travel lists is Ramallah and Nablus. Personally, Palestinian people are one of the most welcoming people, I felt the essence of being a tourist. From kids, young, adult, and elderly Palestinian, they always say "welcome" to Palestine 🇵🇸 with a genuine smile on their faces... I can't wait to go back to Palestine. 😊 #FreePalestine Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭 😊
Glad to read you had a nice time there, best wishes :)
Praying that I can go back for another memorable visit. Very friendly and generous people
I hope so too for you, safe travels :)
A crash course on history of PALESTINIAN STATE: 1. Before Israel, there was a British mandate, not a Palestinian state 2. Before the British Mandate, there was the Ottoman Empire, not a Palestinian state. 3. Before the Ottoman Empire, there was the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, not a Palestinian state. 4. Before the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, there was the Ayubid Arab-Kurdish Empire, not a Palestinian state. 5. Before the Ayubid Empire, there was the Frankish and Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem, not a Palestinian state. 6. Before the Kingdom of Jerusalem, there was the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, not a Palestinian state. 7. Before the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, there was the Byzantine empire, not a Palestinian state. 8. Before the Byzantine Empire, there were the Sassanids, not a Palestinian state. 9. Before the Sassanid Empire, there was the Byzantine Empire, not a Palestinian state. 10. Before the Byzantine Empire, there was the Roman Empire, not a Palestinian state. 11. Before the Roman Empire, there was the Hasmonean state, not a Palestinian state. 12. Before the Hasmonean state, there was the Seleucid, not a Palestinian state. 13. Before the Seleucid empire, there was the empire of Alexander the Great, not a Palestinian state. 14. Before the empire of Alexander the Great, there was the Persian empire, not a Palestinian state. 15. Before the Persian Empire, there was the Babylonian Empire, not a Palestinian state. 16. Before the Babylonian Empire, there were the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, not a Palestinian state. 17. Before the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, there was the Kingdom of Israel, not a Palestinian state. 18. Before the kingdom of Israel, there was the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, not a Palestinian state. 19. Before the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, there was an agglomeration of independent Canaanite city-kingdoms, not a Palestinian state. 20. Actually, in this piece of land there has been everything, EXCEPT A PALESTINIAN STATE.
There has never been a state called Palestine, Palestine was the name of a region! When the Romans conquered Israel and expelled most of the Jews, they decided to change the name of Israel to Palestine to destroy any connection to Judaism and changed the name of Jerusalem for a time to Cathelina. They named Israel Palestine in honor of the Philistines, who were from Europe and came to try to conquer Israel and lost. That happened 600 years before the religion of Islam was born. The name Palestine has always been a name identified with the Jewish people. You can see old maps, coins, place names registered in Palestine and nearby registered in Hebrew Eretz Israel. Israel is mentioned in Roman writings, ancient Greek books, ancient English literature, and more. Always in his name like Israel and Palestine. Today's Palestinians are descendants of 7th century Muslim conquerors combined with descendants of immigrants from Arab countries who arrived during Ottoman rule. The Arab population in the area adopted the Palestinian identity in 1964! And the State of Palestine was officially declared a state in 1988! They are the conquerors not Jewish. Jewish people are indigenous to this land, Israel is Jewish homeland
@@katehe1en224 you're acknowledging that The Holy land has been under Islamic rule for centuries..Arabs whether Muslims, christians or Jews were living peacefully till the British came, Then those who call themselves "Zionists" saw an opportunity to promote for a Jewish state far from European oppression... unfortunately, They invaded a land where their ancestors had left over so many centuries.. Forced the natives to leave it, Killed their children, Stole their homes and their lands....A Modern Holocaust! And yet you're telling us about history?!
@@zdx4988 Are you sure??🥵The Western Wall of the Jews in Jerusalem has been there for nearly 4,500years and the illegal mosque that the Muslims built in Jerusalem has only existed for 1,400years🥵
Amazing place and people.
Que linda a palestina , hoje está em ruínas 😭😭😭.
No toda Palestina está devastada, la guerra sólo está en Gaza
@@marahqamhawi461 eu sei . Mas não é só em gaza . Outras cidades da palestina estam sendo novamente roubada agora pior .
Palestine is beautiful! Hope I can visit there one day. Love from the Philippines!
You can come to israel, palestine is just a name, not a country that ever existed as a country...
@@gili41 israel was never a country , it was just a region. and Palestine is millions years old Country
@@btsgaylesbianarmyvideos5129 tell it to the UN that voted for the state of israel and never for a name Palestine, give me some of the drugs you take, its really good
@@gili41 Listen, brother, we as Muslims believe that you came to Palestine before, but you came from Abraham and Abraham came to Palestine from Iraq, and we do not mind that you live in our country in peace, but you do not want peace, but you want to have a Jewish land and this made you distort the religious books that God revealed to you
@@user-mx9ps6sq6b i appreciate the way you say things but you also need to understand that we dont see it as your country, our bible says clearly this is the land of the jews and this is what we believe in. If we look at real history its also clear the Palestinians were never the real owner of the land it was always one of the empires that controlled the area. And regarding living peacefully i just remind you that not the jews attacked the arabs in 1948 the jews wanted to live in peace together on this land but they were answered by war. Its not because of the jews that there is no peace on this land.
Lovely people and such a prosperous culture. Love to Palestine from Cambodia
Jews were here 2500 years before Islam was invented and Israel is the only country that has the jews backs
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Yes we all can get along ☮️🕊️🕊️
Praying Palestine 🇵🇸 🙏 ❤️
thank you for visiting Palestine , i love your video god blesse you
Thank you, likewise :)
Has he visited Narnia, Lilliput and Middle earth too ?
@@stefhoffer Great video of the Pretend State of Fakestine When are you visiting Narnia, Lilliput or Middle Earth ?
So amazing history, Mashallah
Aloot of love from pakistan stay blessed
This is a wonderful travel documentary! My family and I really enjoyed it! We watch a lot of KZhead travel videos and my whole family agrees that yours are the best! Keep up the good work, we will be excited to see where you go next!
Thanks a lot for your kind words Max, I'm happy you're enjoying the videos! I recently visited Napoli, which I'll be uploading tomorrow. Best wishes!
Great documentary, I really appreciate you doing this. Especially because it’s in English.
If possible next time please make videos about individual cities.
Thank you for watching. I'll consider making individual chapters next time :)
A crash course on history of PALESTINIAN STATE: 1. Before Israel, there was a British mandate, not a Palestinian state 2. Before the British Mandate, there was the Ottoman Empire, not a Palestinian state. 3. Before the Ottoman Empire, there was the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, not a Palestinian state. 4. Before the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, there was the Ayubid Arab-Kurdish Empire, not a Palestinian state. 5. Before the Ayubid Empire, there was the Frankish and Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem, not a Palestinian state. 6. Before the Kingdom of Jerusalem, there was the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, not a Palestinian state. 7. Before the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, there was the Byzantine empire, not a Palestinian state. 8. Before the Byzantine Empire, there were the Sassanids, not a Palestinian state. 9. Before the Sassanid Empire, there was the Byzantine Empire, not a Palestinian state. 10. Before the Byzantine Empire, there was the Roman Empire, not a Palestinian state. 11. Before the Roman Empire, there was the Hasmonean state, not a Palestinian state. 12. Before the Hasmonean state, there was the Seleucid, not a Palestinian state. 13. Before the Seleucid empire, there was the empire of Alexander the Great, not a Palestinian state. 14. Before the empire of Alexander the Great, there was the Persian empire, not a Palestinian state. 15. Before the Persian Empire, there was the Babylonian Empire, not a Palestinian state. 16. Before the Babylonian Empire, there were the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, not a Palestinian state. 17. Before the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, there was the Kingdom of Israel, not a Palestinian state. 18. Before the kingdom of Israel, there was the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, not a Palestinian state. 19. Before the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, there was an agglomeration of independent Canaanite city-kingdoms, not a Palestinian state. 20. Actually, in this piece of land there has been everything, EXCEPT A PALESTINIAN STATE.
@@b6makavelithugz There has never been a state called Palestine, Palestine was the name of a region! When the Romans conquered Israel and expelled most of the Jews, they decided to change the name of Israel to Palestine to destroy any connection to Judaism and changed the name of Jerusalem for a time to Cathelina. They named Israel Palestine in honor of the Philistines, who were from Europe and came to try to conquer Israel and lost. That happened 600 years before the religion of Islam was born. The name Palestine has always been a name identified with the Jewish people. You can see old maps, coins, place names registered in Palestine and nearby registered in Hebrew Eretz Israel. Israel is mentioned in Roman writings, ancient Greek books, ancient English literature, and more. Always in his name like Israel and Palestine. Today's Palestinians are descendants of 7th century Muslim conquerors combined with descendants of immigrants from Arab countries who arrived during Ottoman rule. The Arab population in the area adopted the Palestinian identity in 1964! And the State of Palestine was officially declared a state in 1988! They are the conquerors not Jewish. Jewish people are indigenous to this land, Israel is Jewish homeland
Beautiful place of palestine.i pray that peace and love accure that place and its people
Indeed, let's hope for peace and prosperity in the region. Best wishes :)
ISRAEL HAS: - An Arab Supreme Court judge - Countless Arab judges - Police chiefs - Freely elected Parliament MPs - 1/3 of all Israeli doctors are Arabs (same with professors) - Freedom of speech & religion - Gov. ministers Arafat died as one of the world's richest dictators All US, EU, Arab countries & UN aid money stolen, gone. Corruption on steroids! IMF still searching for 70 billion $ stolen from Palestinians Only recipient - Suha Arafat., Yasser’s ‘beloved’ & benevolent…wife ($40,000,000) Escaped France (embezzlement) Stripped of Tunisian citizenship-corruption HAMAS Covenant (Aug 18, ’88). ISRAE DESTRUCTION through Jihad "Israel will exist “UNTIL JIHAD OBLITERATES IT” Article 13: “ No solution for Palestinian question except Jihad." [P. 7] Article 11: “Palestine - an Islamic land for future Moslem generations until Judgement Day.
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I pray every day for the people of Palestine and Israel my this war end soon god bless you you all from England.
Thank you for the documentary. I am glad I found this.
This was beautiful. Thank you for showcasing this amazing place
I'm from Bangladesh I love Palestine and so much love allaqsa
Beautiful video. Prayers for Palestine ❤
From Palestine, welcome everyone❤❤
And I really like the input of seeing the maker of this images !!
this is outstading video-work~🤟
Thank you :)
Hi sweet prohodaction
love from Israel, praying for peace ✌
You mean from Palestine
Excellent video. I hope one day I get to visit this place. Hopefully, it will be peaceful then.
I hope so too.
Love and Prayers from Pakistan 🇵🇰 Stay Strong ❤
so good to see you back Stef! Missed these videos
Thanks Richard, glad to travel again :)
@@stefhoffer whenever I watch these videos I feel like I wanna hang out and have a drink with this guy!
I’m proud to be Palestinian ❤ thank you for this amazing Video
Thank you for your kind words.
@@stefhoffer you’re welcome ! Keep going 👏🏻
Serbia loves you! 🇷🇸
What a beautiful place! So much history
Jewish history, Not arab :)
History? Please refere me to any history book,let us learn about it. I fear that there are no printed pages.
@@Item1948 holy books state promise land to Jews who never had a country it’s in their holy Book too they For trade disowned set up all prophets sent to them that is why God Scattered them all around the world for decades
@@Item1948 you have no culture no food no music no architecture. Arabs have magnificent culture music food and Islamic architecture is the best thing that happened to the world. Arabs influenced human civilisation in every way.
@@Item1948 as you have seen there are synagogues, mosques , churches. You can't claim all of this as Jewish . There is also pre Jewish monuments