Arab Spring

[randolph]

Originally Posted by franalexes

In 1967 Israel was attacked on three fronts. Israel kicked ass and won Gaza, Golan heights and the west bank. Years following, they gave up Gaza. They did so on conditions that the Palestinians would be at peace.
That didn't work out to well.
Israel should never have given up what somebody else lost.

Israel could have easily taken over all of Palestine but what to do with all the Muslims. Well, - ahem - make them convert to the Jewish religion! This is what the Muslims did as they occupied much of the near east. Historically most Muslims did not become Muslims by choice, it was forced upon them.

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I promise to give a substantive answer to ila's long post above as soon as I am past the current oppression of a huge research grant deadline.

[randolph]

Fran

As an added note: We think of 911 as a one time, one day event. In Israel, 911 is an every day event.

True enough that the Israelis are being bombarded by rockets and bombers, however, the damage and casualties are relatively light compared to the severe retaliation inflicted on the Palestinians. The constant harassment of Israel by Hamas is outrageous and is for political purposes. It is to encourage retaliation so Hamas can strengthen their political position in Gaza and the Arab world..