2003-06-19 Israel

I found a very long and interesting article by PhilGreenspun on the subject. What I really liked about the article is the approach to explain why Israel exists instead of explaining the grave injustice of the Palestinian people. I am very concerned about the catastrophic situation Israel has managed to maneuver itself into. Instead of delving into this mess, Phil Greenspun looks at the long term development from the Jewish perspective and concludes:

PhilGreenspun

Jews are not wanted in Europe or in Islamic countries
Although initially settled by some idealistic Zionists, Israel has become primarily a dumping ground for the world’s unwanted Jews and this is its principal significance to non-Muslim countries
For dictators in Muslim nations, inculcating mass hatred of Jews has substantial political value; Israel’s principal significance to Muslim countries is as a focus of popular hatred
For the dictators and subjects of Arab nations, the State of Israel takes on an additional significance as a place whose successful conquest would signify a resurgence of Arab power as exciting as the Arab conquests circa 700 A.D.
Palestinian violence continues because it is yielding substantial material support from Arab and European nations, support that should lead to a gradual victory over the Jews and the liberation of all of Palestine.

This, of course, only explains why everybody was glad to expell the Jews to Israel, and why nobody wants them back should the Palestinians “win”. It doesn’t explain the inhumane treatment of the Palestinians at the hands of the Israelis.

Have you seen this piece? Israel ’sabotaging’ truce negotiations ¹ via the BBC – Best, MarkDilley

Thanks for the pointer. – Alex.

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