As a Muslim, Palestine is more than a political issue, it’s a moral one, rooted in faith. The land isn’t just holy; it’s their defense, their protection. Israel isn’t alone in interwinging land and religion; we see similar claims across major religions today. Newsletter SignupHistorian Nurit Peled-Elhanan, in her book Palestine in Israeli School Books, shows how Israeli education depicts Palestinians as existential threats, framing Israeli actions as justified defense. The Cornell Daily Sun is interested in publishing a broad and diverse set of content from the Cornell and greater Ithaca community.