How 9/11 Helped Israel Sell Its War on Palestinians to America As we reflect on the devastating impact of September 11, 2001, it's easy to overlook one aspect of its aftermath: how the "war on terror" enabled Israel's most egregious human rights abuses against Palestinians.
Growing up just outside New York City, I witnessed firsthand the city's transformation into a symbol of American power and resilience in the face of adversity.
My Palestinian family, who had moved to the United States seeking refuge from the Israeli occupation, watched with bated breath as the world changed around us.