OPINION: How Jewish Settlers Are Cementing Their Rule Over Palestinians in Jerusalem

Writes Betty Herschman:
National parks are no less than the natural manifestation of democracy, enshrining the idea that beautiful outdoor spaces should be preserved for the enjoyment and access of all the people. They create green lungs to hedge against climate change. They provide a meditative pause from the pressures of urban life.

But in Israel, they can also be exploited to entrench the occupation."