Yep!
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 05:25:11
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answered by WiserAngel 6
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Yes, I am Pro Israel !!!
2006-07-12 18:44:51
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answered by Moma 7
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I am. I am not religious in any way, but i have always supported the right of existence of the State of Israel.
2006-07-12 22:49:12
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answered by missinglincoln 6
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I am American and resent anything, or any country, that is detrimental to America. That includes official support of Israel.
2006-07-12 18:34:06
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answered by Anonymous
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Absolutely.
2006-07-13 02:26:43
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answered by Nursechick67 2
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No.
I'm not applauding the terrorist suicide attacks on the Israeli population in any way, but U.S. blind support for Israel is baffling.
2006-07-12 23:55:53
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answered by karkondrite 4
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yes I am, My girlfriend is Jewish. but beyond that Israel does have a "Right" to exist.
2006-07-12 19:48:21
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answered by Trapshooter 3
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i have been, but i think the us wastes a lot of time and money there that could be used better in our own country.
2006-07-13 05:09:22
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answered by Anonymous
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of course
2006-07-13 14:08:31
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answered by Samantha 5
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YES
2006-07-13 02:02:33
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answered by abc 3
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