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 10:18:01
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answer #1
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answered by WiserAngel 6
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Palestinians all the way! My mother was almost killed in her childhood by the Israelis. Every day, my uncle and his family, including a newborn baby girl, live in this hostile environment.
And did anyone else see that sad story about the little girl who went on a picnic on the beach wit her family, and Israeli soldiers came and killed seven members of her family right before her very eyes? Something must be done.
2006-07-08 12:27:33
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answered by family_friends_palestine 3
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I know that land isn't that valuable. Move away if you don't want to die there.
I know that the likelihood of either of there gods being 'the one' is low. So, I know that they need to get over it. They are fighting, ultimately, over which group has the better imaginary friend.
I know that they are both sexist, racist, and theocratic states. This means that they are fighting over the moral low-ground.
I know that they need to get past religion, racism, and sexism before they can be highly moral and peaceful people.
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to nil imran:
The U.S. didn't send all of their jews away. We are lucky to have lots of jews here now, as well as arabs, and almost every other ethnic group of people on the planet.
Some U.S. jews chose to move to 'Israel' when the opportunity presented itself, but many chose not to.
take care
:-)
2006-07-07 22:29:27
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answered by timthinks 3
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The Israeli dogs are killing the true believers in Allah and this must stop. All true martyrs for Allah must go into Israel and blow themselves up, thousands of our children must sacrifice themselves to prove to the world how peace-loving we are. Palestine must rise from the dregs of the Jewish beer barrel and destroy all the infidels! Praise be to Allah!
2006-07-07 23:28:35
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answered by Islamic Warrior for Allah 1
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When Israel offered her good intensions to treat The Palestinians as humans have rights to live peacefully on their free country .Israel may free all Palestinian Prisoners as a proof of for good intensions.
2006-07-07 22:59:10
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answered by Ahmad 4
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Isreal is the number 1 terrorist in this world .... why is it trying to occupy the land ...it belongs to palestinians .... .. and why wont palestinians fight against thsoe who fight against them ... i am proud of those children who throw stones infornt of a tank ... knowing that any time it can fire ... what a confidence in God ..... . wow .. iam amazed ...
GOD BLESS PALESTINIANS ..AMEN
2006-07-07 22:26:05
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answered by terrorismbuster 3
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perhaps if a "homeland" were created for palestinians, just like a homeland for the Jews has....Maybe....just maybe....things could improve!? (even a little) (so many lives...for the sake of real estate...sickening huh?)
2006-07-07 22:28:00
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answered by Pie's_Guy 6
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when you give and honest answer the terrorist have it removed so I will try to get my answer in Isreal is in the right
2006-07-07 22:30:38
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answered by Anonymous
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to me jew hate smuslim people
i dun think they would live normaly
thats y america sent all the jew people out from their country
2006-07-07 22:27:51
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answer #9
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answered by nil imran 3
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