pbel,
et al,
I don't think I can.
Honestly Rocco, can't you say it in a few words?...Geez.
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I'm not sure that sound-bite discussions on this subject are even possible. I don't think there are very many issues (outside the realm of theology and science) more difficult to understand than the origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and today's basic political situation and diplomacy --- in the attempt to resolve it in peaceful and amicable way.
With each sound-bite type interrogation and reply (interrogative and response) only leads to a widening in differences.
The objective is regional peace and security. How we get there doesn't depend on how well we like the solutions, but the acceptance of those solutions (compromise for the greater good).
"however he reads like a British Colonialist who reads out the rules and expects us to follow."
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I might... That is a matter of perception.
The Arab Palestinian cannot consistently attempt to use International Laws, and the basic Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Co-operation against Israel ... and then be the aggressor --- unable to follow the basic rule of Settlement by peaceful means of disputes between States (
A/RES/34/102). There is no special international dispensation granted the Arab-Palestinian to adopt hostile action.
American Policies thus far have been in support of Western Power to control Middle East Oil, Israel was supposed to be our lackey but AIPAC in America has made us Israel' lackey.
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Of course there are US energy concerns. But none of them have anything to do with Israel or the conflict in a limited scope. The conflict was not about oil a century ago, it wasn't about oil a half-century ago, and it is not about oil now. The Arab Higher Committee made it very plain.
Now there are some internal Palestinian expanded issues; but that is Arab-Palestinian domestic in nature. Today, the basic issues are:
- The 1967 border is the internationally-recognized border between Israel and the oPt.
- A basic principle of international law is that no state may acquire territory by force. Israel has no valid claim to any part of the territory it occupied in 1967.
- The international community does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over any part of the oPt, including East Jerusalem.
Most Respectfully,
R