P F Tinmore,
et al,
I see that, while I was out with my kids, that you had a couple issues with my posting.
Rocco posts full pages of excess verbosity based on false premise.
(COMMENT)
Yeah, we're funny like that.
If I answer in a short, abbreviated fashion, you want "links" and cherry pick the sound bites. If I anticipate your counter-point, you say it is "verbose" and full of "smoke;" but don't challenge the content; merely the manner of presentation.
(BACKGROUND & QUESTION)
So, your counterpoint is that Palestinian Resistance is not a threat to regional security and peace.
- So, if this is true, then why should any other country care about the dispute if it (as you claim) is harmless (not a threat) to them?
You are always quite nebulas as to the authority the Palestinians claim to conduct violent and hostile resistance.
- Where (exactly) is this authority to conduct hostile and violent resistance?
- Where is the exemption cited?
√ "Considering it equally essential that all States shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in accordance with the Charter" (
A/RES/25/2625).
You are always quite careful to avoid a clear and concise answer to the questions about the current negotiating position of the Palestinians. The
PLO Negotiations Affairs Department (NAD) is quite clear on the issue of borders and their position.
Do you agree with the PLO-NAD that:
- Key Facts
- 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.
- Our Position
- A number of border-related issues will need to be addressed during final status talks to achieve an end in conflict on the basis of the two-state solution, including:
- Borders:
- Israel has no valid claim to any part of the West Bank or Gaza Strip. However, in the interest of peace, we have been willing to discuss minor, equitable, and mutually-agreed territorial exchanges should we decide that it is in our interest to do so.
Most Respectfully,
R