[Livia]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

In ideal world wouldn't it be best if Jerusalem was a free city where both nations could have their capital?
I have no problem with Schama or Sebag-Montefiore (read his book on Stalin, btw) but as both are Jewish wouldn't there be a suspicion of bias?
Maybe somebody removed emotionally from the whole issue?

I suppose you could accuse them of bias, but they are fine historians. I'm sure there are plenty of other accounts though if you find their work Jewish-centric.

Jerusalem will never be a shared city in my opinion. It is the absolute holiest place for Jews (even thought Muslims and Christians worship quite freely in Jerusalem). Can you imagine Jews wanting to worship in Mecca? Or that Muslims would ever consider sharing Mecca with Jews?