what are your views on the israel-palestine conflict, and why do you feel this way?

Question

i know there are many sides and many different viewpoints, it's not just a black and white issue. i was wondering what people thought of this conflict.

Answer 1

I think everyone should just back away and let them have at it.

Answer 2

I hate hypocrisy and I think that when the US turns a blind eye to some of the things that Israel does, that it is extremely hypocritical. Israel was created less than 60yrs ago and carved out of an existing nation. That was bound to stir up some controversy.

However, some of the racial/ethnic reasons for creating Israel were to move the Jewish people OUT of Germany, Austria, and Italy and OUT of the DP camps. Very few countries wanted to take the "DPs" (including the US) and the world was guilty of letting yet another atrocity occur after the first. Some of the dps were in camps for another SEVEN years after the end of the war! Houses and business were taken and these people had nowhere to go. I believe that the creation of Israel for the emigration of DPs was wrong from the beginning. The original blocking of Palestine as an emmigration point was wrong and the Brits did it purely for political reasons to appease the Arabs. If it had been done in a more sensitive manner, more observant of the history of the conflicts between Arabs and Jews, I think we would have less strife now.

I would recommend to anyone that likes history to visit the Truman museum near KC Mo. The end of WWII was not a time of open arms and brotherly love. There was a dark political agenda going on and I really think we are paying the price now.

Do I have an answer? Absolutely not..I am not nearly that smart. But I recognize both sides of the argument. Some of the pressures and actions from 50 years ago have created the situation we have right now. And the pressures and actions of 50 years ago were not made entirely out of selflessness.

Answer 3

Here's my view, although I admit, perhaps a bit biased. My main complaint is that the Palestinian "refugees" are now 4th generation refugees. Doesn't anyone see how ridiculous that these people are still living in tents when the war was over decades ago?!?! Why don't the Palestinians take care of there own? They are getting tons of aid from the UN to do so. Where is the money going?

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.

Answer 4

What needs to be remembered is that Israel was formed in the territory of another country in 1948 by the fledgling U.N. against the will of said country. Fine. Israel has a right to exist. But if you look at the History, Israel has invaded its neighbours (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon) on numerous occasions and actually occupied land. Israels policy has been one of aggression, and while they have been attacked on a few occasions, Israel has almost always been the aggressor.

The illegal occupation of Palestinian land, the sending in of "settlers" and the refusal to remove itself from what was, untill it was invaded, the territory of Jordan is nothing but utterly reprehensible. The continued shelling of Palestine, and Lebanon is bizarre, seeing as neither the Palestinian or Lebanese governments actually made any aggressive manouevers. Yes, there are anti-Israeli factions in both countries, but blaming the general population or governments of these countries is absurd, seeing as the only reason that the governments of these places can't establish control over these groups is because the infrastructure has been devastated by 50 years of Israeli oppression and bombardment.

Infinitely more Palestinians have died in the troubles than Israelis. Yes, Hamas send suicide bombers out and kill innocent civilians (many of whom are Palestinian, bear in mind), but Israel has an entire army to terrorize the palestinians. There was a situation a few years ago in a particular part of the Gaza Strip where Israeli tanks would shoot at Palestinian houses after dark if they saw anyone moving around outside. Many were killed, obviously. The Israeli army continually shells Palestinian settlements indiscriminately and without provocation.

Just a little statistic: Only one country has violated more U.N. resolutions than Israel. Guess who? Yes, it's the USA!

The current situation has been blown out of all proportion by the Israelis. Two soldiers were kidknapped. They have been shelling and bombing cities and killing people who are just trying to get on with their lives.

I wouldn't for a second defend Hamas or Hezbollah, but I must admit that given the history of unprovoked aggression from Israel and their continued denial of basic human rights to Palestinians, I can (nearly... I'm a peaceful person) understand why they might feel that they have little recourse.

The fact is that Israel is allowed to get away with pretty much anything for the simple reason that its biggest ally is the USA, who also get away with whatever they want because of their military and economic power. Something needs to be done. The majority of Palestinians want peace. The majority of Israelis want peace. If Israel just removed itself from the territories which are illegally occupied and stopped bullying its neighbours with missiles, then maybe the situation would calm down. But for some reason (since the death of Yihtzak Rabin) the Israeli government doesn't seem to want this.

Answer 5

ahhh true.. Israel may have had the land at one time but they lost it big time and have no more right to claim any of the land. Those who want to claim it are pseudo Israelites. The true decendants of the tribes of Israel have been scattered around the globe. This diaspora was done at the time of the second destruction of the Temple in around 70AD

Because most of what they had in the temple at the time was of babylonian origion it was considered pagan. God was displeased and said that because of their ways in not recognising the true messiah, worshiping Idols and false gods, that He took them out of his covenant.

While they still have opportunity to repent, they are considered separte from the gentile church body and will remain so up until judgement.

That is why after the resurection and at penticost the new "Church" age of dispensasionalism came into effect. Which passed the torch of the plan of Salvation and Gods plan for man..from the Hebrews to the Xtians to take up.

We should not interfer with this conflict as it puts a dim light on America if we do. One of the reasons that the world does not like America is she is taking sides with the "Jew" on almost every point on the world stage. She should keep her nose out of it and let those two fight it out.

Answer 6

julean33 how can you advocate blowing up any country?! that is just a horrible view and not even a logical opinion.

personally I'm Arab and Syrian, and so am a little biased on this but at the same time, i can't understand why Americans are so ready to just blow everyone up. how does violence solve any problem?

its sad that Americans are so far removed from world events that now they advocate blowing up a country in order to feel "safer" from terrorists. you should be angry at the government which is feeding us these scary images of terrorists out to get us. behind all these propaganda messages are real people.

at the moment, i don't think Israel has a right to continue to bomb hundreds of targets in Lebanon becasue of two rockets or two abducted soldiers, and no casualties. Lebanon already has 60 civilian casualties from their attack!! They should appeal to outside help first before they continually attack poor villages and airports! how barbaric and primitive have we become that we act first and then think later.

Answer 7

I recently did an essay at school regarding 911 motives and I found that these conflicts began over 80 years ago and that the issues seem to revolve around spitritual beliefs.

Answer 8

I think the U.S. was nuts to get involved in Arab culture, IE: Afghanistan and Iraq. We had no idea how nuts these people, and the terrorist countries that support them were. Israel should have a right to exist, so one can't dispute their right to defend themselves. Although I don't agree with George W on all issues, I am proud that he is a strong supporter of Israel. The Muslim world is still pissed off by the Crusades. That was a very, very long time ago. Build a bridge and get over it.

Answer 9

Israel sits there quietly and the palestinians, arabs, islamics etc.....always start up with them..In my very own opinion...blow up iran and syria(correct spelling??) and the world will be a calmer and safer place.

Answer 10

Look up in the Bilble....... Palestine never really own the and....Israel did......