A microcosm of the white man’s trauma, usurpation, entitlement, patronization, that is Israel. From Ynet:
Residents of the Palestinian village of Arb al-Ramdin were surprised to discover Sunday that their water supply had been shut down. The village, which is located in an enclave created by the separation fence, was never properly connected to the water network through the Civil Administration and has been supplied with it via the nearby settlement of Alfei Menashe over the past 13 years…
[Settlement leader Eliezer] Chasdai met with the village dignitaries on Sunday night and agreed to reopen the water pipe but warned them to take responsibility over [their donkesy.]…
Chasdai related how 13 years ago his 18-year-old daughter was killed in a late-night car accident in the area after hitting a donkey, which roamed the settlement’s main road. Ever since, he said, settlers have been trying to illustrate to the villagers the dangers in having their donkeys parade the roads…
[Chasdai:] "We treat them with honor reserved for kings, supply them with water, employ them, entertain their children, look after them. We treat them with respect and empathy, but one thing we ask of them – that their donkeys be kept in closed quarters and not be allowed to roam free at night."He also stated that he has promised to bring in a veterinarian on Monday to tag the animals in order to monitor them more easily.
