Ammunition Hill was the name given to a former Jordanian military post that was taken by IDF paratroopers in a landmark battle during the 1967 Six Day War. It became a National Heritage and Memorial Site and a museum dedicated to the liberation of Jerusalem in that war, and to the 182 Israeli soldiers who lost their lives in battle. The boys and Abby had a wonderful time running in the maze-like trenches and climbing on the tank. When they learned these trenches weren't a fun maze for kids but protective trenches where much blood had been spilled it was rather humbling. War is such a devastating evil thing. It is too bad people can't just love there neighbors. As I walked around this memorial I wondered how many Palestinians and Jordanians lost their lives.
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