Political and religious tensions have fueled violence in Beirut and Jerusalem from "summary" of From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas L. Friedman
The streets of Beirut and Jerusalem have witnessed their fair share of violence, all stemming from deep-rooted political and religious tensions that have plagued these cities for decades. These tensions, fueled by historical grievances and conflicting narratives, have created a volatile environment where violence can erupt at any moment. In Beirut, the Lebanese civil war of the 1970s and 1980s tore the city apart along sectarian lines, with different factions vying for power and control. The presence of various religious and political groups, each with their own agenda and allegiances, only served to exacerbate the conflict and drive the violence further. Similarly, in Jerusalem, the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a constant source of tension and bloodshed. The city, holy to three major religions - Judaism, Christianity, an...
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