When was the nation of Palestine founded? What was it's capital? Who were some of it's leaders before Arafat?
Well, I don't know.... Some could also make an argument that your Irish wouldn't have a right to their nation, because they were long without a nation of their own.
You could make that case for most of the earth. Kingdoms usurping kingdoms. Countries conquering countries. No one is clambering for a reset. The Arabs placed their brothers in that position, not to revive thir nation, but to make it easier to get at the Jews in Israel.
Don't take my word for it. Take King Hussein of Jordan's word for it:
The Arab nations that had rejected a Jewish state had added to the plight of the refugees by keeping them in refugee camps and not allowing them to integrate as Arab citizens in the countries where they had settled. Since 1948 Arab leaders have approached the problem in an irresponsible manner...for political purposes. This is ridiculous and, I could say, even criminal
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I believe him more than today's UN agenda of carving up Israel.
But if you REALLY want to lay blame. HERE ARE THE CULPRITS:
Arab Institute for Palestine Studies in Beirut, Lebanon:
The majority of Arab refugees were NOT expelled by force, but fled of their OWN VOLITION.
April 27, 1950 The Arab National Committee of Haifa:
The removal of the Arab inhabitants was VOLUNTARY and carried out AT OUR REQUEST. We proudly asked for the evacuation of the Arabs and their removal to neighboring countries.
The motivation for the Arabs to leave their homes came FROM THE ARABS, NOT THE JEWS.
When it comes out of their own mouths, pay attention. They created the problem. Why do you want Israel to give up their tiny sliver because things didn't go well for the Arabs when they invaded Israel? The Jews publically asked them to stay. Their loyalty to the Arabs ended right there.