This is the weapon Israel isn’t utilizing to its fullest potential to bring Muslims and Jews closer: ARCHAEOLOGY. This is how it should be used. During my visit to the City of David in Jerusalem and other excavation sites dating back to the First and Second Temple periods, I... witnessed tangible evidence of the Jewish presence in the land of Israel throughout history. Why is this important? These sites explicitly and indisputably validate the Jewish connection to this land. They stand as undeniable evidence against those on Western campuses who challenge Israel’s legitimacy or label it a “colonialist state”. These archaeological findings often align with the Hebrew Bible, and you can see the texts come to life when you visit and explore these sites. But how can this strengthen Muslim-Jewish relations? As Muslims, we believe in and revere the Prophets and righteous kings of Israel. Unfortunately, many Muslims fail to connect the dots between modern Israel and ancient Israel. The prevailing narrative portrays Israel as a foreign entity in the region, but archaeology reveals a different story: the Prophets of the Children of Israel, whom we honor in our faith, lived in this land, spoke the same language, celebrated similar festivals, and preserved traditions that many Jews still uphold today. They called the land “Israel” and archaeology proves their presence. This is an invaluable asset—or rather, a ‘weapon’—that Israel hasn’t fully harnessed. If used effectively, it could be a game changer. It would debunk the dominant misinformation about Israel’s legitimacy and history. Once that misinformation is dismantled, the rest of the false narratives would crumble like dominoes.show more

Palestinians believe that Zionists are fake Jews who have no connection to the Jews who lived in the land of Israel 2,000 years ago.

That is nothing compared to claiming that Jesus, who was born in Judea, said, “Salvation comes from the Jews” and celebrated Hanukkah as mentioned in John 10, was a “Palestinian”.

Mr.Loay thank you for sharing this beautiful, holy, archeological site with all of us and your strong words to go with it. You are a beacon of light through darkness and I’m so grateful for you and all you do to bring awareness and truth to a world too comfortable with lies.

I’m not doing anything special Ariella, just telling the world the truth.

True. The forces of darkness destroy archeological monuments. The forces of light preserve them! What you saw should be a required visit for all inhabitants of the land of Israel!

Compared to ancient Egypt …..Israel is so far behind in exposing the public to this- everyone on earth seems to have King Tut or something touring their museum exhibitions.

Correct. Even Egypt hasn’t fully utilized its rich history. The bottom line is that archaeology is essential for understanding the history and identity of all nations.

That is one of the main purposes of my page here. However, there are always those who when confronted with this evidence claim we aren't real Jews but Europeans or Kazars or other nonsense.

Do you think Muslims in the world lack the knowledge of this existing or do they choose not to believe?

Not everyone, my dear friend, is as rational and is of such goodwill as you. Jonathan Swift is credited with saying, “You cannot reason a person out of a position he did not reason himself into in the first place.” Have you seen interviews with Arabs in Judea and Samaria who are asked about the ancient archaeological evidence of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel? Denial. And given the state of university education in the West, I doubt the efficacy of facts or truth in changing minds. Bless you, Loay, for your endeavors and for giving us hope of understanding, respect, and - ultimately – genuine peace among cousins.