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Re: Is the Palestinian Cause Dead? The Latest Terror Attacks
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Mon, 5 Aug 2002 08:06:49 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Frank Filz writes:
> Well, I've stayed out of here for a while, but something I just read has
> compelled me to speak out. This statement from CNN (
> http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/meast/08/04/mideast/index.html ):
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> > It [ Hammas ] also said Sunday's attack was carried
> > out to show its displeasure with results of
> > a U.N.-sponsored investigation into the
> > Israeli incursion into the Jenin refugee
> > camp in April.
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> If Israeli citizens are killed because the Palestinians don't like the
> results of a UN investigation, then I fear they have no intention of
> accepting any resolution towards peace (short of elimination of Israel).
I often wonder what Palestinians must think of the UN when resolution after
resolution is passed condemning Israel's actions and nothing is done.
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> I was also very disappointed by the bombing of the university, a
> university whose presence in the Middle East pre-dates the formation of
> Israel. What this tells me is that not only do the Palestinians (or at
> least Hammas) not want Israel to be in the ME, they don't want ANY Jews
> (even those who were living in the ME prior to the formation of Israel).
That is the extremist view. Extremists exist on both sides. There are many
in Israel who want all Arabs expelled.
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> I honestly think it is time for those countries who wish to see peace,
> and accept that BOTH Palestinians and Israelis must be part of that
> peace plan, to enter the Palestinian territory and enforce peace within
> that territory (including enforcement against Israeli actions).
Or at least stop selling Israel weapons... Or perhaps we should arm the
Palestinians also… maybe enabling them to fight back would stop Israel’s
belligerence?
> The PA
> is showing itself completely incapable of controlling the actions of
> it's people.
How can it?
It has no infrastructure.
Hammas and Arafat are enemies
Arafat is being undermined.
Sharon’s murderous activities are nothing more than Hammas recruiting drives.
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> I do not find Israel blameless either, but unless the world is prepared
> to re-settle the Israeli people someplace else, and to allow them to
> create a self governing place for themselves, I see no solution. The
> same is true of the Palestinians, however, they clearly need help in
> creating that society.
The EU tried.
Scott A
>
> I am very troubled by what is going on, and I can see both sides desire
> and need for their own home. Sadly, the world blew it 70 years ago for
> the Jewish people, and basically flipped them the bird, and now we are
> paying the price for that. To get out of this mess, we need to not flip
> the Palestinians the bird, and at the same time acknowledge the plight
> of the Jewish people.
>
> Frank
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