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Where was the UNPC when it was to protect the people and land under its trust?P F Tinmore, et al,
You're attempting to suggest that the invading Arab Powers had jurisdiction outside their sovereign territory. THAT IS NOT THE CASE.
(COMMENT)montelatici, et al,
I don't think you understand the intent of the "conquest limitation" (inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by war). The true intent is spelled-out in the context that "no territorial acquisition or special advantage resulting from aggression is or shall be recognized as lawful." The intent of the limitation includes the principle that "no consideration of whatever nature, whether political, economic, military or otherwise, may serve as a justification for aggression;" ie: you cannot justify the aggression exhibited by the Arab intrusion for any reason.
(COMMENT)As immoral as the partition was, these are the borders unless taking territory by conquest can be considered legal.
The 1949 Armistice Lines are not based on acts of aggression on the part of Israel. On the contrary, the act of aggression was on the part of the principle Arab combatants (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt) that crossed over their boundaries and unlawfully entered the territory outside their jurisdiction for the express purpose of conducting hostile operations, and engaging Israeli Forces. The limitation is addressing the Arab Aggressors and the Israelis. Since that time, the Treaties of Peace between Israel and the Arab States of Egypt and Jordan have established some international boundaries that essentially make your map obsolete.
Your insinuation that the legal borders must be based on the original Partition Plan has been altered (over taken by events) by the treaties.
Article 3 - International Boundary The Government of the State of Israel and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
1. The international boundary between Israel and Jordan is delimited with reference to the boundary definition under the Mandate as is shown in Annex I(a), on the mapping materials attached thereto and co-ordinates specified therein.
2. The boundary, as set out in Annex I (a), is the permanent, secure and recognised international boundary between Israel and Jordan, without prejudice to the status of any territories that came under Israeli military government control in 1967.Most Respectfully,
- Article II The Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Government of the State of Israel
The permanent boundary between Egypt and Israel is the recognized international boundary between Egypt and the former mandated territory of Palestine, as shown on the map at Annex II, without prejudice to the issue of the status of the Gaza Strip. The Parties recognize this boundary as inviolable. Each will respect the territorial integrity of the other, including their territorial waters and airspace.
R...unlawfully entered the territory outside their jurisdiction...
What was Israel's territory of jurisdiction?
Do you have a 1948 map of Israel?
Not only are you suggesting that the Arab State claimed jurisdiction outside thier sovereign territory, but they had the authority to enter territory under the administration of the UNPC>
WRONG.
Most Respectfully,
R
And besides, that was not my question.