Indigenous Palestinians Were JEWS

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I say it is the start of Jewish occupancy of the land and carries on to the present day

At last... Phoney coming to his senses!

Finally admitting that Jewish occupancy started only 2,500 years ago, more or less, and continues today!

It's about time you converted from the 'dark side'!





WRONG again why do you LIE so much. I said 4,500 years ago, which is 2,500 years before the roman conquest and a little bit more before Christians were invented and later arab muslims.

So do try and get your facts right next time as you are showing yourself up. By the way do you live close to the pretend Ozzie down in brick lane ?

What you need to do Phoney is go back and read YOUR posts, YOUR words!

I am simply quoting YOUR lies idiot!
 
P F Tinmore, et al,

You did not answer the questions.

P F Tinmore, et al,

What is the definition of indigenous. Your asking for a definition for which I already said does not exist.

Objectively, there are two very key issues that must be addressed before a determination can be made on the assignment of the "Indigenous People" label.

• How far back in time are you accepting evidence of a culture with historical ties to the territory?
• How long does it take for a culture to be in place before it can be considered "Indigenous?"​
That is true. The population of Palestine has been in flux for thousands of years. It has been invaded, conquered and occupied. It was the center of major trade routes. Many people had come and gone.

However, there was a core group of people who stayed and put down roots. These are the people who built Palestine. They built the cities, towns, and hundreds of farm villages that produced a surplus of food that was exported to other countries.

These are the people of the place. A place called Palestine whose international borders were defined by post war treaties. These are the people who became citizens of Palestine.

Indigenous? How could you say not?
(COMMENT)

The Jewish immigration associate with the Balfour Declaration started nearly century ago. At what point are the Jewish people eligible to be called "indigenous" under your criteria. When, in the course of events, the Arab indigenous population ceases to be a population constituent of the region, and are replaced by the new constituent, is the new constituent the indigenous population? (Americans, for just over two hundred years, have controlled about four-fifths of America to date. At what point are the Americans indigenous to America?)

Israel the territory, for whatever reason, is dominated by Israelis. And the Arab, for whatever reason, have vacated the region. This is a scenario that has been played out a hundred times or more throughout the regional history. When do the Israeli become the "indigenous" population?

Of all the Arab Palestinians registered in the UNRWA CERI Database, how many actually lived in the territory now sovereign to Israel? They would have to be at least 67 years old. And how many will be left in 33 more years (100 years after Israeli Independence)? The number grows smaller all the time. Many of the registered refugees have more of a tie to the Refugee Camp than to any claim they might have had in Israel.

Who is indigenous to where?

Most Respectfully,
R
The questions.

• How far back in time are you accepting evidence of a culture with historical ties to the territory?
• How long does it take for a culture to be in place before it can be considered "Indigenous?"​

Good questions. Can occupations ever be considered indigenous?

Could you provide a link with your answer?
(COMMENT)

You still did not answer the questions.

An Occupation Power is "never" the same as the "indigenous population." The "Occupation Power" is the nation that has actually placed the territory under the authority for the hostile army. (Article 42 of the Hague Convention)

Indigenous population can be the Israelis that have establish a recognized state.

Most Respectfully,
R
So what if Israel has political recognition. It still occupies Palestine.




How can it, in the sense you mean, when an International treaty gave all the land to the Jews for their NATIONal home. I keep giving you the link to the International treaty and law that shows this to be so.
 
P F Tinmore, et al,

You did not answer the questions.

That is true. The population of Palestine has been in flux for thousands of years. It has been invaded, conquered and occupied. It was the center of major trade routes. Many people had come and gone.

However, there was a core group of people who stayed and put down roots. These are the people who built Palestine. They built the cities, towns, and hundreds of farm villages that produced a surplus of food that was exported to other countries.

These are the people of the place. A place called Palestine whose international borders were defined by post war treaties. These are the people who became citizens of Palestine.

Indigenous? How could you say not?
(COMMENT)

The Jewish immigration associate with the Balfour Declaration started nearly century ago. At what point are the Jewish people eligible to be called "indigenous" under your criteria. When, in the course of events, the Arab indigenous population ceases to be a population constituent of the region, and are replaced by the new constituent, is the new constituent the indigenous population? (Americans, for just over two hundred years, have controlled about four-fifths of America to date. At what point are the Americans indigenous to America?)

Israel the territory, for whatever reason, is dominated by Israelis. And the Arab, for whatever reason, have vacated the region. This is a scenario that has been played out a hundred times or more throughout the regional history. When do the Israeli become the "indigenous" population?

Of all the Arab Palestinians registered in the UNRWA CERI Database, how many actually lived in the territory now sovereign to Israel? They would have to be at least 67 years old. And how many will be left in 33 more years (100 years after Israeli Independence)? The number grows smaller all the time. Many of the registered refugees have more of a tie to the Refugee Camp than to any claim they might have had in Israel.

Who is indigenous to where?

Most Respectfully,
R

Interesting point. I would say colonisers can never be considered "indigenous" to the territory they colonise, unless perhaps, they interbreed with the indigenous population and they and their descendants evolve a new joint "culture" that becomes associated with that territory. The writer in the OP link is a "Métis" which would qualify, so would Mulattos.




Like the Jews did 4,500 years ago and have stayed on the land ever since ?

It was 2,500 years only a few minutes ago Phoney!

What's it to be? 2,500 years or 4,500 years?

Just for clarity you understand!
It is hard to keep track when you are just blowing smoke.




It is even harder when you have to LIE about what other people say
 
P F Tinmore, et al,

You did not answer the questions.

(COMMENT)

The Jewish immigration associate with the Balfour Declaration started nearly century ago. At what point are the Jewish people eligible to be called "indigenous" under your criteria. When, in the course of events, the Arab indigenous population ceases to be a population constituent of the region, and are replaced by the new constituent, is the new constituent the indigenous population? (Americans, for just over two hundred years, have controlled about four-fifths of America to date. At what point are the Americans indigenous to America?)

Israel the territory, for whatever reason, is dominated by Israelis. And the Arab, for whatever reason, have vacated the region. This is a scenario that has been played out a hundred times or more throughout the regional history. When do the Israeli become the "indigenous" population?

Of all the Arab Palestinians registered in the UNRWA CERI Database, how many actually lived in the territory now sovereign to Israel? They would have to be at least 67 years old. And how many will be left in 33 more years (100 years after Israeli Independence)? The number grows smaller all the time. Many of the registered refugees have more of a tie to the Refugee Camp than to any claim they might have had in Israel.

Who is indigenous to where?

Most Respectfully,
R

Interesting point. I would say colonisers can never be considered "indigenous" to the territory they colonise, unless perhaps, they interbreed with the indigenous population and they and their descendants evolve a new joint "culture" that becomes associated with that territory. The writer in the OP link is a "Métis" which would qualify, so would Mulattos.




Like the Jews did 4,500 years ago and have stayed on the land ever since ?

It was 2,500 years only a few minutes ago Phoney!

What's it to be? 2,500 years or 4,500 years?

Just for clarity you understand!
It is hard to keep track when you are just blowing smoke.




It is even harder when you have to LIE about what other people say

It's simply pointing out YOUR lies Phoney...

What's funny is that you then blame others for YOUR lies! :alcoholic:
 
P F Tinmore, et al,

Yes, you've claimed that. It is a very popular Palestinian Claim; especially by HAMAS Jihadist.

So what if Israel has political recognition. It still occupies Palestine.
(COMMENT)

Recognition is recognition.

The right of self-determination is just that.

You can make your own assessment; and pretend all you want. I would not recommend that you actually try to practically apply that illusion and operate under that misconception. Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.

QUESTIONs: Who did Israel occupy? What sovereignty or government was occupied?

Most Respectfully,
R
Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.​

What borders have the Palestinians crossed?





Do you want the list again of the terrorist acts by Palestinians in other countries. Or do you mean when they crossed the Green line and attacked Israeli civilians. Don't forget until 1988 the so called Palestinian nation did not exist, and they still have to negotiate mutual borders with Jordan, Israel and Egypt as they promised.............
Israel has set its borders at the 1967 armistice line and the world recognises these as the borders.
 
P F Tinmore, et al,

Yes, you've claimed that. It is a very popular Palestinian Claim; especially by HAMAS Jihadist.

So what if Israel has political recognition. It still occupies Palestine.
(COMMENT)

Recognition is recognition.

The right of self-determination is just that.

You can make your own assessment; and pretend all you want. I would not recommend that you actually try to practically apply that illusion and operate under that misconception. Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.

QUESTIONs: Who did Israel occupy? What sovereignty or government was occupied?

Most Respectfully,
R
The right of self-determination is just that.​

Do colonialists have the right to self determination?

Link?





Yes if they are invited by the sovereign land owners to close settle with the intention of declaring free determination. If you disagree then I expect you to give up your stolen land and make yourself a stateless person
 
P F Tinmore, et al,

Yes, you've claimed that. It is a very popular Palestinian Claim; especially by HAMAS Jihadist.

So what if Israel has political recognition. It still occupies Palestine.
(COMMENT)

Recognition is recognition.

The right of self-determination is just that.

You can make your own assessment; and pretend all you want. I would not recommend that you actually try to practically apply that illusion and operate under that misconception. Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.

QUESTIONs: Who did Israel occupy? What sovereignty or government was occupied?

Most Respectfully,
R

The European Jews occupied an area called Palestine. The Europeans occupied an area called America. Sovereignty or government has nothing to do with it bozo.





So why haven't you done what you demand of the Jews and hand back your property to the owners you stole it from and make yourself a stateless person ? OR ARE YOU A TWO FACED HYPOCRITE
 
P F Tinmore, et al,

Yes, you've claimed that. It is a very popular Palestinian Claim; especially by HAMAS Jihadist.

So what if Israel has political recognition. It still occupies Palestine.
(COMMENT)

Recognition is recognition.

The right of self-determination is just that.

You can make your own assessment; and pretend all you want. I would not recommend that you actually try to practically apply that illusion and operate under that misconception. Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.

QUESTIONs: Who did Israel occupy? What sovereignty or government was occupied?

Most Respectfully,
R
Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.​

What borders have the Palestinians crossed?





Do you want the list again of the terrorist acts by Palestinians in other countries. Or do you mean when they crossed the Green line and attacked Israeli civilians. Don't forget until 1988 the so called Palestinian nation did not exist, and they still have to negotiate mutual borders with Jordan, Israel and Egypt as they promised.............
Israel has set its borders at the 1967 armistice line and the world recognises these as the borders.
Not so. Israel has never claimed those borders.

Those are de facto (fake) borders
 
P F Tinmore, et al,

Yes, you've claimed that. It is a very popular Palestinian Claim; especially by HAMAS Jihadist.

So what if Israel has political recognition. It still occupies Palestine.
(COMMENT)

Recognition is recognition.

The right of self-determination is just that.

You can make your own assessment; and pretend all you want. I would not recommend that you actually try to practically apply that illusion and operate under that misconception. Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.

QUESTIONs: Who did Israel occupy? What sovereignty or government was occupied?

Most Respectfully,
R
The right of self-determination is just that.​

Do colonialists have the right to self determination?

Link?





Yes if they are invited by the sovereign land owners to close settle with the intention of declaring free determination. If you disagree then I expect you to give up your stolen land and make yourself a stateless person
Sovereign land owners?

Who would that be? Neither the LoN nor Britain claimed any land.
 
So, all Palestinians with no titles or deeds wshatgsoever to the land they stole should leave. Don't you agree?

So should those bloody Brits... 40% of them have NO title or deed in the UK you know!

And as for 60% of the Germans having no title or deed... Well, send them back to where they came from!

Don't you agree?




Actually many more than that as they live in rented accommodation. I have deeds to my property going back to the 1700's when it was bequeathed as a wedding gift to the Earl of Zetlands daughter

Wow, well you are 'safe' then Phoney...

Those 40%+ Brits are in trouble... Where shall we send them? Damn squatters with no deeds!




Why are they when there are not enough private houses for them to buy, and being on low incomes they cant afford to buy. But they can trace their heritage in Britain back a lot further than the vast majority of arab muslim Palestinians can in Palestine.

You need to try and keep up with your fellow zionut Phoney!

Over half a million homes for sale on the top 10 internet real estate websites...





For a population of 60 million and most are out of most peoples pockets, where I live you would need an annual income of at least £45 k to afford the mortgage. So how does your reply prove anything other than you arte a complete idiot ?
 
I say it is the start of Jewish occupancy of the land and carries on to the present day

At last... Phoney coming to his senses!

Finally admitting that Jewish occupancy started only 2,500 years ago, more or less, and continues today!

It's about time you converted from the 'dark side'!





WRONG again why do you LIE so much. I said 4,500 years ago, which is 2,500 years before the roman conquest and a little bit more before Christians were invented and later arab muslims.

So do try and get your facts right next time as you are showing yourself up. By the way do you live close to the pretend Ozzie down in brick lane ?

What you need to do Phoney is go back and read YOUR posts, YOUR words!

I am simply quoting YOUR lies idiot!




Don't need to as I know what I wrote

2,500 years before the Roman conquest is the same as 4,500 years before now. or is your maths suspect as well ?


It is you that is LYING when you assign words to me that I never wrote.
 
Interesting point. I would say colonisers can never be considered "indigenous" to the territory they colonise, unless perhaps, they interbreed with the indigenous population and they and their descendants evolve a new joint "culture" that becomes associated with that territory. The writer in the OP link is a "Métis" which would qualify, so would Mulattos.




Like the Jews did 4,500 years ago and have stayed on the land ever since ?

It was 2,500 years only a few minutes ago Phoney!

What's it to be? 2,500 years or 4,500 years?

Just for clarity you understand!
It is hard to keep track when you are just blowing smoke.




It is even harder when you have to LIE about what other people say

It's simply pointing out YOUR lies Phoney...

What's funny is that you then blame others for YOUR lies! :alcoholic:





Then produce the posts so we can all laugh at your ineptitude and TROLLING
 
P F Tinmore, et al,

Yes, you've claimed that. It is a very popular Palestinian Claim; especially by HAMAS Jihadist.

So what if Israel has political recognition. It still occupies Palestine.
(COMMENT)

Recognition is recognition.

The right of self-determination is just that.

You can make your own assessment; and pretend all you want. I would not recommend that you actually try to practically apply that illusion and operate under that misconception. Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.

QUESTIONs: Who did Israel occupy? What sovereignty or government was occupied?

Most Respectfully,
R
Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.​

What borders have the Palestinians crossed?





Do you want the list again of the terrorist acts by Palestinians in other countries. Or do you mean when they crossed the Green line and attacked Israeli civilians. Don't forget until 1988 the so called Palestinian nation did not exist, and they still have to negotiate mutual borders with Jordan, Israel and Egypt as they promised.............
Israel has set its borders at the 1967 armistice line and the world recognises these as the borders.
Not so. Israel has never claimed those borders.

Those are de facto (fake) borders




Just like Palestine is a de facto (a fake) nation and the arab muslims are land thieves


Israel has claimed these borders when they placed a separation barrier along them
 
P F Tinmore, et al,

Yes, you've claimed that. It is a very popular Palestinian Claim; especially by HAMAS Jihadist.

So what if Israel has political recognition. It still occupies Palestine.
(COMMENT)

Recognition is recognition.

The right of self-determination is just that.

You can make your own assessment; and pretend all you want. I would not recommend that you actually try to practically apply that illusion and operate under that misconception. Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.

QUESTIONs: Who did Israel occupy? What sovereignty or government was occupied?

Most Respectfully,
R
The right of self-determination is just that.​

Do colonialists have the right to self determination?

Link?





Yes if they are invited by the sovereign land owners to close settle with the intention of declaring free determination. If you disagree then I expect you to give up your stolen land and make yourself a stateless person
Sovereign land owners?

Who would that be? Neither the LoN nor Britain claimed any land.





LINK proving your claim as the surrender treaties say otherwise, or do you ignore these because no arab muslim was present to represent the palestinians ?
 
P F Tinmore, et al,

You did not answer the questions.

P F Tinmore, et al,

What is the definition of indigenous. Your asking for a definition for which I already said does not exist.

Objectively, there are two very key issues that must be addressed before a determination can be made on the assignment of the "Indigenous People" label.

• How far back in time are you accepting evidence of a culture with historical ties to the territory?
• How long does it take for a culture to be in place before it can be considered "Indigenous?"​
That is true. The population of Palestine has been in flux for thousands of years. It has been invaded, conquered and occupied. It was the center of major trade routes. Many people had come and gone.

However, there was a core group of people who stayed and put down roots. These are the people who built Palestine. They built the cities, towns, and hundreds of farm villages that produced a surplus of food that was exported to other countries.

These are the people of the place. A place called Palestine whose international borders were defined by post war treaties. These are the people who became citizens of Palestine.

Indigenous? How could you say not?
(COMMENT)

The Jewish immigration associate with the Balfour Declaration started nearly century ago. At what point are the Jewish people eligible to be called "indigenous" under your criteria. When, in the course of events, the Arab indigenous population ceases to be a population constituent of the region, and are replaced by the new constituent, is the new constituent the indigenous population? (Americans, for just over two hundred years, have controlled about four-fifths of America to date. At what point are the Americans indigenous to America?)

Israel the territory, for whatever reason, is dominated by Israelis. And the Arab, for whatever reason, have vacated the region. This is a scenario that has been played out a hundred times or more throughout the regional history. When do the Israeli become the "indigenous" population?

Of all the Arab Palestinians registered in the UNRWA CERI Database, how many actually lived in the territory now sovereign to Israel? They would have to be at least 67 years old. And how many will be left in 33 more years (100 years after Israeli Independence)? The number grows smaller all the time. Many of the registered refugees have more of a tie to the Refugee Camp than to any claim they might have had in Israel.

Who is indigenous to where?

Most Respectfully,
R
The questions.

• How far back in time are you accepting evidence of a culture with historical ties to the territory?
• How long does it take for a culture to be in place before it can be considered "Indigenous?"​

Good questions. Can occupations ever be considered indigenous?

Could you provide a link with your answer?
(COMMENT)

You still did not answer the questions.

An Occupation Power is "never" the same as the "indigenous population." The "Occupation Power" is the nation that has actually placed the territory under the authority for the hostile army. (Article 42 of the Hague Convention)

Indigenous population can be the Israelis that have establish a recognized state.

Most Respectfully,
R
Indigenous population can be the Israelis that have establish a recognized state.

How so?






By international laws and UN resolutions that accepted Israel as a nation and the Jews as citizens of the land
 
Like the Jews did 4,500 years ago and have stayed on the land ever since ?

It was 2,500 years only a few minutes ago Phoney!

What's it to be? 2,500 years or 4,500 years?

Just for clarity you understand!
It is hard to keep track when you are just blowing smoke.




It is even harder when you have to LIE about what other people say

It's simply pointing out YOUR lies Phoney...

What's funny is that you then blame others for YOUR lies! :alcoholic:





Then produce the posts so we can all laugh at your ineptitude and TROLLING

Oh they are ALL here for everyone to read Phoney, including you!

I am certainly not wasting MY time to prove you write crap all the time...

It's very clear for all to see!
 
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P F Tinmore, et al,

OH, now you are being a little coy. I such have used the term "international lines of demarcation" rather than border. You are right my fault. Before the independence of the 1988 State of Palestine, the International Border was with Jordan.

P F Tinmore, et al,

Yes, you've claimed that. It is a very popular Palestinian Claim; especially by HAMAS Jihadist.

So what if Israel has political recognition. It still occupies Palestine.
(COMMENT)

Recognition is recognition.

The right of self-determination is just that.

You can make your own assessment; and pretend all you want. I would not recommend that you actually try to practically apply that illusion and operate under that misconception. Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.

QUESTIONs: Who did Israel occupy? What sovereignty or government was occupied?

Most Respectfully,
R
Infiltrators and illegal border crossers are treated like the criminals they are.​

What borders have the Palestinians crossed?
(COMMENT)

You know as well as I do that:

Every State likewise has the duty to refrain from the threat or use of force to violate international lines of demarcation, such as armistice lines, established by or pursuant to an international agreement to which it is a party or which it is otherwise bound to respect. Nothing in the foregoing shall be construed as prejudicing the positions of the parties concerned with regard to the status and effects of such lines under their special regimes or as affecting their temporary character.

All States shall: Prevent the movement of terrorists or terrorist groups by effective border controls and controls on issuance of identity papers and travel documents, and through measures for preventing counterfeiting, forgery or fraudulent use of identity papers and travel documents;.
You know as well as I do that is the Israeli Security Barriers had not been constructed, there would be a much greater incident rate of bombings (suicide and IEDs) from the West Bank and Gaza Strip. You know as well as I do that the threat of re-emerge. Not to mention the threat from "Lone Jihadists --- Large vigilante groups --- DAESH-inspired HAMASniks" in the mix.

Palestinian Militant Group Threatens to Restart Suicide Bombings Against Israel
NEWSWEEK BY JACK MOORE 10/5/15

Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad has threatened to resume suicide bomb attacks against Israeli targets in a new video released on Sunday.

The one-minute video, sent out as part of an email statement by the group's armed wing and circulated online by Middle East analysts and via Palestinian social media accounts, is entitled "Al-Quds Brigade - Message Number One." The video shows a purported Islamic Jihad member preparing a beige explosive vest with ball bearings and a detonation button.
In 2001, there were ≈ 40 Suicided Bombing, in 2002 there were ≈ 47 such bombings, BUT in the year 2003 when the first 112 miles of the Security Barrier was completed the number of Palestinian suicide bombings was almost cut in half at ≈ 23 such bombings. In 2004, as the southern part of the barrier was being built, suicide bombing rate was dropped to ≈ 17 bombings, as more of the barrier went up in 2005 the number of suicide bombings recorded went to 9 attacks. By 2006, when 225 miles of barrier had been completed with a corresponding drop in attacks to a record low of ≈ 9 bombings. The number of suicide bombing was reduced to one in 2007 and just two in 2008. While the success in the reduction of the number of bombings was not totally due to the barrier, it made a significant contribution in the counter-terrorism effort.

AFTER PALESTINIAN LEADER’S INCITEMENT, TERROR GROUP CALLS FOR SUICIDE BOMBERS
BREITBART by JORDAN SCHACHTEL 5 Oct 2015

Over the weekend, Palestinian terrorists ran wild within the State of Israel and the Palestinian territories, murdering Jewish men and women and attempting to kill infants. Yet, Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas has refused to condemn this violence, instead blaming Israel for defending itself.

Now, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), an Iran-backed terrorist group formed in the 80s with the expressed goal of destroying the State of Israel, has threatened to deploy suicide bombers throughout Israel and the Palestinian-controlled territories, leading to fears that another Palestinian terror campaign—such as the first and second intifadas—is fast approaching.
The Palestinian Government and the individual pro-Palestinian supports seldom stay inside international law. They know that UN Security Council Resolution 1624 (2005) "prohibit by law incitement to commit a terrorist act or acts." Not that they pay any attention. And they know that the Declaration of Principles promotes the implementation of peaceful means to settle disputes. So, as to the "border" issue I leave you with this one last quote:
Oddly enough, the Palestinians call this a "Key Fact."

Most Respectfully,
R
 
"Native Population almost wholly descended from Jews who had been forcibly converted to Christianity, and later Islam, not Arab in origin"

Native Population almost wholly descended from Jews who had been forcibly converted

While this article is spun to accommodate the Zionist Hasbara version of history, it does vindicate what I've been saying all along; the Arabs who conquered Palestine were a tiny minority of the population and took over the estates left by the Romano-Byzantine aristocracy who preferred to leave rather than convert.

The native population, who were predominantly Orthodox Christian (at least officially), gradually converted to Islam (more as a tax avoidance measure than any forced conversion). Judaism had been persecuted almost by the Romano-Byzantines, long before the Muslims arrived, which is why there was a lot of Jewish support for the Sassanian and later Arab forces who conquered the area.
 
"Native Population almost wholly descended from Jews who had been forcibly converted to Christianity, and later Islam, not Arab in origin"

Native Population almost wholly descended from Jews who had been forcibly converted

While this article is spun to accommodate the Zionist Hasbara version of history, it does vindicate what I've been saying all along; the Arabs who conquered Palestine were a tiny minority of the population and took over the estates left by the Romano-Byzantine aristocracy who preferred to leave rather than convert. The native population, who were predominantly Orthodox Christian (at least officially), gradually converted to Islam (more as a tax avoidance measure than any forced conversion). Judaism had been persecuted almost by the Romano-Byzantines, long before the Muslims arrived, which is why there was a lot of Jewish support for the Sassanian and later Arab forces who conquered the area.
An Islamist-arabist version of history?
 
The Palestinian Government and the individual pro-Palestinian supports seldom stay inside international law. They know that UN Security Council Resolution 1624 (2005) "prohibit by law incitement to commit a terrorist act or acts."

Legitimate acts of resistance against an occupier are not necessarily "terrorist" acts; technically they could be classed as acting in self-defence, at least according to various ICJ advisories.
 
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