jodylee,
et al,
Yes, interesting.
For years zionist has had the luxury in arguments to point out palestine isn't a state as its not recognised by the U.N as one.
Things have changed now and Its Is a State as voted by the U.N. the same proccess by which Isreal Wrongly or rightly was voted in as a state.
But still they try to argue its not a state.
There is a new Zionist state, the state of DENIAL, and I proclaim you Palestine deniers.
accept it and get over it!
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Just as Palestine refuses to this day to recognize Israel, Palestine doesn't have to be recognized by Israel.
Indeed, recognition is merely a political step that is not necessary.
All during the mandate period the Palestinians fought to defend its integrity and independence.
RoccoR said:
Actually, I think that Palestine declared its independence about the time I retired (1988/89).
The UN does not create states. Just recently
the UN recognized the already existing Palestine. The question is at what point in time did Palestine become a state?
The Palestinians fought for the independence of their country all during the mandate period.
There is a photo of the Al Hambra Theatre in Jaffa in 1937 flying the Palestinian flag.
Palestinians declared their independence, inside their international borders, in September of 1948. Five countries recognized the state of Palestine at that time. On September 9, 1976 the Arab League accepted the state of Palestine as a member state.
An entity does not necessarily cease to be a state even if all of its territory has been occupied by a foreign power.
RoccoR said:
Statehood is all about recognition. But it is a double edged sword. Once you are a state, new principles kick-in.
But now:
- What are the borders of this new Palestine?
- What do they claim as sovereign territory?
- Is there a Constitution that outlines fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed?
Now they seem to need some luck. I think they made history. They are the only territory ever to Declare Independence while under active occupation that is not released.
I wonder if this means they need to negotiate a peace treaty.
Most Respectfully,
R