One of the major factors contributing to the conflict in Israel and surrounding Israel is a basic “fear of the other”. Especially a fear of the governments and security forces of other ethnic groups and nations. Many anti-Israel residents of Judea and Samaria are primarily concerned with Israeli policies regarding Arabs and the land in which they live. Many Jews also, are afraid of the anti-Jewish tendencies of the Palestinian Authority and of Hamas. Please pray for greater understanding between ethnic groups throughout Israel and for a pursuit of mutual edification to increase in Israel.