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.
I thought I'd shed some light on the history of the region.
2006-07-12 10:19:04
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answered by WiserAngel 6
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Since the USA has a big hand in this... They were a big part in creating Isreal out of Palestine... They need to step in, right the ship and tell the Isrealis and Palestinians to make it work. It is possible. It can be done. There should be a United Nation of Isreal and Palestine. In other words... It WILL be called the United Nation of Isreal and Palestine. It will have Equal representative government. It will be monitored by the rest of the world and they (The people of this nation) WILL make it work.
2006-07-07 03:41:07
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answered by Todd Maz 4
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Before you start talking , Palestine is not well liked from the Arabic world ( Syria , Lebanon , Kuwait ) and many other middle east countries hate Palestinians , Palestinians are pigs and they proved it by what they have done in Lebanon and Syria till both governments got tired of the Palestinian influence in side their territories and the conflicts they created , Palestinian sympathy with Iraq as support for the invasion and annexation of Kuwait , the funny is what Palestine trying to do now , the whole world stopped providing any help to Palestine and they are getting nothing from any where , so now they are back to kiss Kuwait's shoes to forgive them for what they have done . too bad its too late now the rest of the world can see the real face of Palestinians and that they are RATS , they deserve to be more than homeless
2006-07-08 12:05:06
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answered by Anonymous
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Some go to the homeless shelters because they broke up with their partners and had no money saved to get another place. That many don't get welfare checks as you would believe. Some get money but it is usually the very poor people that are undereducated and they usually need it very badly. There is a system if they need the check I am sure they will task out to get it. Everyone has to make their own choices.
2016-03-27 07:53:15
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answered by Anonymous
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Very difficult topic. The Isrealis claim the land belongs to them as it was the land that they settled in when they returned form slavery in Egypt (Old Testameny stuff... long time back).
2006-07-07 03:48:35
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answered by XMan 2
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This is not really a question, is it? its a political point you are making.
At least, I think it is...but then its so damn difficult to understand what you've written. Maybe if you went away and practiced, and then tried again?
2006-07-07 03:38:38
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answered by Anonymous
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I completely agree. But not many other people understand or atleast even try to...
2006-07-07 03:37:09
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answered by Jill 4
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Don't mess with God's chosen people.
2006-07-07 03:45:34
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answered by Mark 5
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I wish your question was written more clearly, I am not sure what you are saying
2006-07-07 03:36:57
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answered by Anonymous
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