Normal relationships

I have been wondering recently what normal relationships can be. Having a particularly hard time opening up space with friends in Israel while I feel a block between myself and friends in Palestine. 

For as long as I can remember, I assumed that friendships could be made wherever these existed: good will, genuine interest in each other, shared time and space.

Some recent events have thrown those assumptions into doubt. Grossly overstated: 

• Maintaining friendships with Palestinians is made difficult by the privileges afforded me through an American passport, white skin, and Israeli license plate (rental car)
• Maintaining friendships with Israelis is made difficult by my non-religious (specifically non-Jewish) background, my deficit in the Hebrew language, and my residence in the West Bank 

I feel torn between the various narratives and norms. And I did not expect to have such a hard time fitting in to the many diverse groups. 

More on friend-making (and "normalization") later. Now for an unrelated video: