Big Don
Sr. Grandmaster
You may have noticed I'm not the Huffington Post type...
But, wow. Nonie Darwish hits this one out of the park.
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But, wow. Nonie Darwish hits this one out of the park.
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A Huff Po Blogger On Gaza and Palestinians
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navyvetcv60
Orange Belt
Don great read, most people don't realize whats going on with this subject, the biggest enemy the Palestinians have is their own Arab Brothers,and the main stream media in this country would have you believe it's Israel.
Empty Hands
Senior Master
Yes, the Palestinians are being used in a cynical power ploy by the rest of the Arab nations in order to drum up opposition to Israel. Israel, for its part, is also guilty of many crimes against the Palestinian people. The crimes, by either "side", do not justify or obscure the crimes of the other.
Thinking otherwise is morally immature.
The quote by Golda Meir is also disingenuous, and an easy thing to say when you are the ones with the power. If one wished, you could apply the same sentiment to the Israeli people, who also have the capability to end the conflict when they choose. At least if the Israeli people end the conflict, they won't be confined to a handful of crowded bantustans that can be cut off and controlled by a hostile foreign power at will.
Thinking otherwise is morally immature.
The quote by Golda Meir is also disingenuous, and an easy thing to say when you are the ones with the power. If one wished, you could apply the same sentiment to the Israeli people, who also have the capability to end the conflict when they choose. At least if the Israeli people end the conflict, they won't be confined to a handful of crowded bantustans that can be cut off and controlled by a hostile foreign power at will.
In an attempt to start ending the conflict, Israel withdrew from Gaza, unilateraly. All they got in return was increase rocket attack from Gaza.
The first and most important step in the peace process is for the Arab world to acknowledge that Israel is there to stay. Once they acknowledge the right of the country to exist, only then can genuine negotiations on what the borders should be can commence.
The conditions in Gaza and the West Bank are deplorable. OTOH, billions has been poured in the Territories, most of which was diverted by succesive corrupt leadership. The Arab world needs to take a long hard look at itself and it's actions WRT the Palestinians. Remember that between 1948 and 1967 Gaza was under the control of Egypt and the West Bank under the control of Jordan, yet nothing was done. Israel offered Gaza back to Egypt during the nogotiations in 73. Egypt refused.
The first and most important step in the peace process is for the Arab world to acknowledge that Israel is there to stay. Once they acknowledge the right of the country to exist, only then can genuine negotiations on what the borders should be can commence.
The conditions in Gaza and the West Bank are deplorable. OTOH, billions has been poured in the Territories, most of which was diverted by succesive corrupt leadership. The Arab world needs to take a long hard look at itself and it's actions WRT the Palestinians. Remember that between 1948 and 1967 Gaza was under the control of Egypt and the West Bank under the control of Jordan, yet nothing was done. Israel offered Gaza back to Egypt during the nogotiations in 73. Egypt refused.
