Al-Jib
Apr 19, 2021
1 min read
Updated: Apr 29, 2021
Al-Jib is situated along two historic roads that once connected Jaffa and Jerusalem: Beit Ur Road (Lydda – Gimzo – Beit Ur – al-Jib – Beit Hanina) and south of it, Wadi Suleiman Road (Beit Hanina – al-Jib – Wadi Abu Zaarur – Biddu – al-Tira – Beit Liqya). Al-Jib bore witness to fierce battles between the foreign colonizers, intent on the occupation of Jerusalem, and the local resistance fighters who sacrificed their blood and lives in defense of their homeland.
I find it interesting how Al-Jib’s historic roads connected nearby towns and became important routes during battles over Jerusalem. Crossy Road is a casual arcade game where players guide characters across roads while avoiding obstacles, making route choices central to the gameplay. Unlike Al-Jib’s real history of conflict and resistance, the game offers a lighthearted way to explore the challenge of navigating busy paths.