Because it is a very effective con. Whiners, victims, struggle and endured so much mistreatment, yadda yadda. It works, particularly on Christians, not so much on Muslims.
Manipulation and power through wealth. It is part of the mythology of the chosen ones. Such an old, tired story. Muslims in Gaza just do not go along with the sham. The fact is, most Americans are about sick of it, too. The loyal followers an zealots are not as smart as those who bank most of the gold. Just another tribe or clan with their myths and empty dreams.