me!!
2006-07-06 08:21:06
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answer #1
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answered by ben s 3
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I do.
Israel is defending itself.
The state of Israel was legally created out of the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I. The area was desolate, desert and swamp, with some small towns and a few inhabitants, many of them nomads. The inhabitants considered themselves mostly Syrian. The Balfour Declaration issued by the British, who were given the mandate over the area by the League of Nations. Jews have lived in the country since Biblical times. The Arabs from the surrounding areas were lured to "Palestine" by the industry and prosperity that the Jews brought to the region. Envy, hatred and religious fanaticism turned the Arabs against the Jews. In 1947, under pressure, the British resigned their mandate. The same year, the United Nations mandated partioning of the territory. The Jews, though disappointed, accepted the partition. The Arabs rejected it and launched war against Israel. The armies of five Arab countries invaded. Following the exhortations of the invaders, the Arab residents got out of the way hoping to return after victory was attained. They could then reclaim their property and that of the Jews, all of whom would have been killed or would have fled. Israel won. That and that alone is the source of the Palastinian "refugees". Had the Arabs accepted the UN partition plan, there would now have been a state of "Palestine" for the last 58 years. The might have attained a similar level of prosperity, advancement and development as Israel. 50% of Israel's population now includes refugees from Morocco, Algeria, Iraq and Yemen. All were accepted by Israel with open arms and have become successful members of their society. The Palestinians refused to integrate these refugees into their population and instead confined them to "refugee camps". The ones there are now fourth generation and through no fault of Israel.
Hey, here's an idea, why don't the Arabs get these 4th generation refugees and incorporate them into their society? 4th GENERATION?!? That would never happen in a developed nation, including Israel. It shows how incompetant the Palestinians are.
2006-07-13 12:21:59
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answered by WiserAngel 6
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I do! Maybe that's because my father is Israeli.
In all seriousness, Israel has few true friends, but many "distant friendships". Countries like Turkey, India, Germany, Italy, and Spain have reasonably good relations with Israel. The Federated States of Micronesia often offer support on UN resolutions, but that's because they're essentially dependent on support from the US.
2006-07-06 22:08:09
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answered by danr89 4
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I don't have anything against the people of Israel, but I hate what they're doing to the Palestinians. When Israel was founded, it was intended that they share the area with Palestine. But during the 60's, they invaded Palestine and took over the entire area, instead. Now they complain that the Palestinians are terrorists, and wonder why their Arab neighbors don't like them. Gee, could it be that they grabbed Palestinian land, and their Arab neighbors didn't like it?
2006-07-06 15:24:53
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answered by cross-stitch kelly 7
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Me, me, me. Israel is the cats meow.
2006-07-06 15:21:23
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answer #5
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answered by jack f 7
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what kind of a question is that ????? as a country, as a principle, the concept of a Jewish homeland or as a tourist destiçnation for sun seekers????
2006-07-06 15:20:25
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answered by Joy L 4
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I do, thats were Jesus grew up, and the whole countries history is in the Bible!
2006-07-06 15:21:17
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answer #7
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answered by chicagoan86 3
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Who lives there. That is for sure.
2006-07-06 15:20:03
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answered by Belarus94 3
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me and my monkey.
I like monkeys
2006-07-06 16:41:17
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answer #9
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answered by Anonymous
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I Do !!!! They're good people.
2006-07-06 15:40:08
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answered by Vagabond5879 7
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NOT ME
2006-07-06 15:22:14
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answered by Thewall 3
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