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Re: Tech Bootcamps in Palestine

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Post by JamesAdir »

bsaul wrote: post #22

Honest question : there are a few engineers in SV that are jews. Are they allowed to come in ? (and is it safe for them to do so ?)

Gaza is controlled by Hammas. Hammas was declared a terrorist organization by the the US and the European court of justice. No one will vouch for your safety, and I find it hard to believe that you'll be able to get travel insurance for Gaza. No Jew in their right mind will consider to go there, as there are many extremists there who will view them as agents of Israel, even if they have an American passport.

Re: Tech Bootcamps in Palestine

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Post by baud147258 »

galazzah wrote: post #23
bsaul wrote: post #22

Honest question : there are a few engineers in SV that are jews. Are they allowed to come in ? (and is it safe for them to do so ?)

Yeah its perfectly acceptable and safe to do so, as you can read in the FAQ. Palestinians (I am one) have nothing against Jews

And here in France the pro-Palestinians groups are accused of increasing antisemitism... I remember that one group of Israeli student going to various universities to have discussions with French students was prevented to enter one niversity near Paris by a group of pro-Palestinian students.

Re: Tech Bootcamps in Palestine

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Post by tomcooks »

Method-X wrote: post #36

You don't need an expensive coding bootcamp. I honestly think you'll get more value from something like https://edabit.com or http//codewars.com

I don't think this is what the website is about, is it? Give it another read.

Edit: ahh I see it was casual spamming of your own site.

Re: Tech Bootcamps in Palestine

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Post by tomcooks »

cobookman wrote: post #31
galazzah wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yeah its perfectly acceptable and safe to do so, as you can read in the FAQ. Palestinians (I am one) have nothing against Jews

"Avoid wearing outward signs of support for Israel (and, if possible, symbols of Judaism) inside Palestinian areas as you may be mistaken for a Settler intending harm" So you are saying it's not safe for a Jew to come. As wearing a kippah can lead to altercations.

As much as wearing a kyffeia in any jewish neighborood can lead to some friendly 5vs1 improptu meetup in a dark alley with some of the local "security" (Rome ghetto would be an excellent example).

Re: Tech Bootcamps in Palestine

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Post by tomcooks »

John_KZ wrote: post #24

Unfortunately the only reasons these "bootcamps" exist is to creater cheaper workforce for tech companies. They don't provide good education, just specialization in the areas that the tech companies decided they want.

Don't you think that being a hub for foreign companies would be an excellent way for Palestine to be recognized (and possibly protected) by the rest of the world?

Re: Tech Bootcamps in Palestine

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Post by reissbaker »

2muchcoffeeman wrote: post #35
cobookman wrote: post #31

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"Avoid wearing outward signs of support for Israel (and, if possible, symbols of Judaism) inside Palestinian areas as you may be mistaken for a Settler intending harm" So you are saying it's not safe for a Jew to come. As wearing a kippah can lead to altercations.

Well they also say “Avoid wearing outward signs of support for Palestinians (kaffiyah, slogan t-shirts, etc.) and/or Islam in Settler-controlled areas in the West Bank” Takes 2 to tango right?

Whataboutism doesn't really change the answer to the question...

Edit: considered not responding more, but since this seems like a possible safety issue: having spent many years living in the region (and with family who still live there), if you're an openly practicing Jew you should not spend extended amounts of time in the West Bank or Gaza unless you're willing to risk your life for your cause. A day trip is probably fine.

Re: Tech Bootcamps in Palestine

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Post by petra »

anoplus wrote: post #37

As someone who lives in the region I am delighted to see initiatives like this. I wish in the future companies and personals will create bonds across the harsh borders.

Bnds accross the border are a good thing for sure, but I don't see how this will change anything today, and the only way forward to a Palestinian non-extreme democracy which is a precondition for peace, is through local resistance.

Re: Tech Bootcamps in Palestine

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Post by notahacker »

petra wrote: post #48
anoplus wrote: post #37

As someone who lives in the region I am delighted to see initiatives like this. I wish in the future companies and personals will create bonds across the harsh borders.

Bnds accross the border are a good thing for sure, but I don't see how this will change anything today, and the only way forward to a Palestinian non-extreme democracy which is a precondition for peace, is through local resistance.

Engaging Palestinians in international collaborative projects which treat them like normal human beings and are aimed at doing something other than reinforcing their antipathy towards Israel is a helpful step towards non-extreme democracy

Re: Tech Bootcamps in Palestine

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Post by 2muchcoffeeman »

reissbaker wrote: post #47
2muchcoffeeman wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well they also say “Avoid wearing outward signs of support for Palestinians (kaffiyah, slogan t-shirts, etc.) and/or Islam in Settler-controlled areas in the West Bank” Takes 2 to tango right?

Whataboutism doesn't really change the answer to the question... Edit: considered not responding more, but since this seems like a possible safety issue: having spent many years living in the region (and with family who still live there), if you're an openly practicing Jew you should not spend extended amounts of time in the West Bank or Gaza unless you're willing to risk your life for your cause. A day trip is proba…

> Whataboutism doesn't really change the answer to the question...

I'll take that.

I think it was a bit of an uneccessary thing to point out when the website tries to be neutral about the issue and just tries to do something good. Don't get me wrong, if I am ever in the middle east, I'm not stepping out of Israel.

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