You make a claim that there was a
deliberate political decision making
process that resulted in granting approval
for jews to live in Hebron. You cite two
arguments: a nationalistic-religious one
(Begin) and a practical one (Alon - about
the ability of religious jews to cling to
"sacred" places despite the hostility of
.the neighbors)
Wasn't this decision also a strategic
move, with an eye on possible future
negotiations where Israel would ask for
concessions in return for the removal of
?the settlement
In other words, do you think Levinger and
his friends were knowingly manipulated by
?the government