| Sumario: | The article focuses on the complex perspectives surrounding Israel and Palestine, particularly through conversations with Jewish individuals and a 2012 theatre tour of Israel and the West Bank featuring the play *Facts* performed in Arabic. It explores Jewish attitudes toward Israel, including the frequent invocation of antisemitism in response to criticism, and contrasts these with Palestinian experiences and reactions encountered during the tour. The author reflects on the challenges of fostering rational dialogue about Israel among Jews worldwide and provides firsthand observations of Palestinian audiences engaging with the play, which portrays nuanced Israeli-Palestinian interactions. The article also highlights the logistical and political complexities of performing across diverse and contested territories, emphasizing the varied cultural and political landscapes within Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.
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