The good people of kibbutz Metzer, are , in the main, idealists and pacifists.
They did not settle on Arab lands when they came to Israel from Argentina( back in 1953)- they kept up close relationships with the neighboring Arab village of Meisar. They share the same water source- drew water from the same well, before it became a mains supply. They frequently visit each others houses- share in each others celebrations,griefs, joys and tragedies. The Arabs of Meisar taught the Jews of Metzer rudimentary agriculture, back then, and in turn the Jews of Metzer shared new technologies with the Arabs of Meisar, as they acquired it.
The Arabs of Meisar heve spent this last week since the atrocity, mourning with the Jews of Meisar.
The vicious and vile terrorists who brutally slaughtered a mother and her 4& 5 year old children in their beds- must have known of the character of Kibbutz Metzer. They were trying to cut down the growth of seeds of peace.
I know the people of Metzer well, the "Metzer Group" teaches Tai Chi, reiki, holistic healing and meditation at our local folk festival- Jacob's Ladder.
I don't believe that the terrorists will change the will of the people of Metzer and of Meisar- to live side by side in peace.
Jack The Lad- in Israel