If the "occupation" is the root cause of terrorism by the Palestinians, then what was the root cause in 1929 when the Arabs massacred Jews in the Jewish city of Hebron? What was the root cause of the 1948 war--despite a UN partition plan the whole world voted on? What was the root cause of the 1956 war against Israel? What was the root cause of the 1967 war against Israel? Israel didn't "occupy" Gaza OR the West Bank until 1967. Your whole premise is wrong.
And what makes you think its an illegal occupation anyway? The definition of an occupation is when troops are stationed in a foreign country. If Israel is "occupying" another country (Palestine) can you kindly provide me with the following information?
When was Palestine founded?
Who were the founding mothers and fathers?
What are its borders?
What form of government does it have?
Who was its first president?
How many years has Palestine existed as a separate sovereign country?
What is the Palestinian language?
Who was "occupying" the West Bank prior to 1967?
Who was "occupying" Gaza prior to 1967?
The only 'law' which could conceivably be considered to discriminate against Arab-Israeli citizens is that military service is not compulsory. Orthodox Jews are also excused from military service if they so choose. And even Arabs can petition to enter the military. If they do not present a military threat, then they can join the military.
The following statement is totally false.
"...JIM CROW-like LAWS DESIGNED TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ARABS in Israel. According to Adalah, an Arab rights organization [also confirmed by Marsha Friedman, fmr member of the Knesset], in Israel, today there are _AT LEAST_ 20 LAWS THAT SPECIFICALLY PROVIDE UNEQUAL RIGHTS"
Oh yeah? Name ONE!!!
Its true that the Knessett passed a law which outlaws any future legislator proposing dismantling the Jewish State. This HARDLY translates to Arabs lacking any rights.
Jews don't have special rights. Israeli citizens have special rights. Thats Jews and non-Jews alike.
Any Palestinian who has lived in Israel for "hundreds of years" is now an Israeli citizen and has all rights of citizenship.
Her math is wrong and misleading. Note she doesn't differentiate between privately owned land prior to 1948 and Turkish "Crown" land which became property of the Israeli govt.
She reports that Jews were only 30% of the population in 1947 and owned 6% of the land. NOTE! She does not say what percentage of the population was Arab and what percentage of land they owned leaving the reader to FALSELY conclude that the remaining land was owned by Arabs. Actually, much of the land was "Crown" land and not owned by either Arabs or Jews. Few Arabs actually owned land ---tending to be nomadic and migratory--and Jews were forbidden to live in vast parts of the British Palestine Mandate which this author has counted in her "census". Her results are disingenuous.
She is also telling a bold-faced lie when she say non-Jews have NO WAY to become Israeli citizens. All they need do is apply for admission thru Israel's immigration dept. just like in any other country. If the person applying is not a wanted criminal, and meets other reasonable criteria, they can immigrate and even become an Israeli citizen. The ONLY difference between a Jewish immigrant and a non-Jewish immigrant is that Jewish immigrants are automatically granted citizenship. In its constitution, Israel has declared Israel to be a homeland for Jews anywhere in the world, which is there right to do as a people.
If the IDF randomly fires live ammo into (unarmed??) crowds throwing rocks (!!) then why are only 2.8% of those killed are women? Contrast this with an Israeli death toll that is 25% female.
The Misrashi are the Jews who have lived in Israel for thousands of years. She glosses this over as "Arab" countries. Actually, prior to Israel, the land was under British control, and prior to that Turkish control. You would have to go back several centuries to find Arabic rule of Israel. And that was by bloody conquest of the Crusading Christians!!
Her ranking of the racial levels of types of Jews is in her own head. Yes, there are different Jews from different nationalities in Israel. In additon there are orthodox Jews, Conservative Jews, Conservadox Jews, Reform Jews, and reconstructionist Jews. These distinctions mean absolutely nothing legally.
This author is fabricating facts, misreporting, and has not named even ONE law which discriminates against Arab-Israelis.
So many errors and falsehoods, so little time
Date Edited: 31 Jan 2005 12:30:38 PM
And what makes you think its an illegal occupation anyway? The definition of an occupation is when troops are stationed in a foreign country. If Israel is "occupying" another country (Palestine) can you kindly provide me with the following information?
When was Palestine founded?
Who were the founding mothers and fathers?
What are its borders?
What form of government does it have?
Who was its first president?
How many years has Palestine existed as a separate sovereign country?
What is the Palestinian language?
Who was "occupying" the West Bank prior to 1967?
Who was "occupying" Gaza prior to 1967?
The only 'law' which could conceivably be considered to discriminate against Arab-Israeli citizens is that military service is not compulsory. Orthodox Jews are also excused from military service if they so choose. And even Arabs can petition to enter the military. If they do not present a military threat, then they can join the military.
The following statement is totally false.
"...JIM CROW-like LAWS DESIGNED TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ARABS in Israel. According to Adalah, an Arab rights organization [also confirmed by Marsha Friedman, fmr member of the Knesset], in Israel, today there are _AT LEAST_ 20 LAWS THAT SPECIFICALLY PROVIDE UNEQUAL RIGHTS"
Oh yeah? Name ONE!!!
Its true that the Knessett passed a law which outlaws any future legislator proposing dismantling the Jewish State. This HARDLY translates to Arabs lacking any rights.
Jews don't have special rights. Israeli citizens have special rights. Thats Jews and non-Jews alike.
Any Palestinian who has lived in Israel for "hundreds of years" is now an Israeli citizen and has all rights of citizenship.
Her math is wrong and misleading. Note she doesn't differentiate between privately owned land prior to 1948 and Turkish "Crown" land which became property of the Israeli govt.
She reports that Jews were only 30% of the population in 1947 and owned 6% of the land. NOTE! She does not say what percentage of the population was Arab and what percentage of land they owned leaving the reader to FALSELY conclude that the remaining land was owned by Arabs. Actually, much of the land was "Crown" land and not owned by either Arabs or Jews. Few Arabs actually owned land ---tending to be nomadic and migratory--and Jews were forbidden to live in vast parts of the British Palestine Mandate which this author has counted in her "census". Her results are disingenuous.
She is also telling a bold-faced lie when she say non-Jews have NO WAY to become Israeli citizens. All they need do is apply for admission thru Israel's immigration dept. just like in any other country. If the person applying is not a wanted criminal, and meets other reasonable criteria, they can immigrate and even become an Israeli citizen. The ONLY difference between a Jewish immigrant and a non-Jewish immigrant is that Jewish immigrants are automatically granted citizenship. In its constitution, Israel has declared Israel to be a homeland for Jews anywhere in the world, which is there right to do as a people.
If the IDF randomly fires live ammo into (unarmed??) crowds throwing rocks (!!) then why are only 2.8% of those killed are women? Contrast this with an Israeli death toll that is 25% female.
The Misrashi are the Jews who have lived in Israel for thousands of years. She glosses this over as "Arab" countries. Actually, prior to Israel, the land was under British control, and prior to that Turkish control. You would have to go back several centuries to find Arabic rule of Israel. And that was by bloody conquest of the Crusading Christians!!
Her ranking of the racial levels of types of Jews is in her own head. Yes, there are different Jews from different nationalities in Israel. In additon there are orthodox Jews, Conservative Jews, Conservadox Jews, Reform Jews, and reconstructionist Jews. These distinctions mean absolutely nothing legally.
This author is fabricating facts, misreporting, and has not named even ONE law which discriminates against Arab-Israelis.
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