Image via Facebook/ Israel Defense Forces

Just how much do we really understand about the Israeli conflict? Many are aware of the ongoing turmoil in the Gaza Strip, the endless battles between Israeli Jews and Hamas-controlled Palestinians. But just because we may have awoken this morning to news that Israel has re-initiated air strikes in response to continued air fire, doesn’t mean we’ve come even close to comprehending the true spectacle of it all, despite the selective glimpses provided by media outlets. Thanks to the LA Sinai Temple’s Rabbi David Wolpe, tens of thousands – at least – of Facebook  users have a better idea about the mechanics of the endless drama. Just yesterday, he copied an account written by his brother, who just returned from Israel:

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