what is the typical american view on israel?

Question

why does the typical american say that palestinians want more then they can get.

I don't know anything about israel and palestine
Please give info on what both sides think.
I'm european by the way so I am anti-bush and anti-iraq war (which i know a lot about)

Answer 1

I love Israel and think the Palestinians should head back to Jordan from whence their ancestors came. Many Americans share your views on the war and bush. Count me among them.

Answer 2

there is no such thing as a typical american view on israel or anything else

nearly every view is slightly different and run the entire gamut of possible views

I suspect the most common element of most american views about israel is that "those people have been fighting forever and it seems like they always will be"

AND, if you know nothing about the israeli/palestine issue then you don't know much about the iraqui situation (even if you think you "know a lot"). The israeli problem is inextricably connected to the iraqui problem and the entire middle east problem.

a very little history:

after world war II, the nation of israel was formed (by the allies) out of land that was at the time occupied by people known as palestinians and displaced jews of europe and other places were allowed to go there and start a country

the new country was protected for many years, primarily by the British armed forces

eventually the nation was fully formed and turned over to the israelis, the very day that the new nation was left on its own, most of the surrounding arab nations joined in a military offensive to end the state of israel

israel won that first war and repulsed the invaders

they have been fighting ever since

many palestinians were forced off their land so that israel could be formed as a place for displaced and other jews, naturally they resent this, and many want their old homeland back, and many groups call continuously for the complete irradication of the state of israel

israel had been there a long time now and many of the current leaders were born there and have no other place, they are committed to protecting their homeland, and of course, don't want to be irradicated personally

Answer 3

I believe the "typical" American view on Israel is varied. Most see Israel as having a right to defend itself. While some have no clue as to what is happening there. I don't see how you could know all about Iraq and be anti-Bush and not know anything about Israel and Palestine. I think Europe leaders and media are corrupted.

Answer 4

Israel was attacked by the Arab countries, however, it defeated them. After that, Israel was left with more land that those countries conceded. On this land were over one million refugees. These were the Palestinians. Most Americans don't notice Israel unless its in the news. I believe that we Americans think that the best solution is to give up Gaza and parts of the West Bank and create Palestine, in excahnge for middle east peace.

Answer 5

Do schools in the USA teach history?Is it biased?By answers on questions on Israel it would appear by the quality of answers given that a great many are ignorant of the facts concerning the formation of the country/state of Israel.Obviously views can only be formed on knowledge;many obviously lack this basic.American views are as varied as any other individual in what ever country.I am of the view that Jews are prone to support others of their faith/race;at the same time I am sure as in any section of society there are individuals who do not automatically support Israel even if they are Jews Do not be confused by American foreigner policy;this is based on many diverse factors ,not least the dependence on having an ally in the mid east.

Answer 6

i am an American and also anti-bush / anti-Iraq
as far as i can see the typical American view on Israel is like the typical American view on every country out there:

i don't know sh!& about the country but i think i own it

that is the rediculous basic view of all the americans (minus only a few) that i see around me

Answer 7

I think the 'typical' American view is 'who cares?' It's only the power brokers and politicians who are interested in protecting Israel's interests. I have a basic knowledge of what they're fighting over, but truthfully, I couldn't care less if they all blew each other off the face of the earth. In fact, the world would probably be a better place if they did.

Answer 8

We feel Israel is doing the right thing and we support their choice to defend themselves. The Israeli's are fighters and not to be fooled with. President Bush is a fair president and knows they are making the right choice also.
I'm American by the way so I stand behind our Commander in Chief and I don't care what your opinion is of him or the war that your obviously not fighting!

Answer 9

as a typical american i an anti bush anti war in iraq. as a typical jewish american israel has a right to defend itself and take whatever actions are needed to make sure that the holy land and its people are safe.

Answer 10

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