Response to Question: UN resolution 242 was passed after the 1967 war. The resolution recommended a "land for peace" solution.

Resolution 242 does NOT say that Israel's entry into and administration of conquered lands (The Sinai,the Golan Hgts, the West Bank, & Gaza) is "an illegal occupation."

Resolution 242 DOES say that Israel's entry is legal because Israel had fought a defensive rather than offensive war. It expected Israel to administer the territories until a peaceful resolution could be reached.

Resolution 242 does NOT call for Israel to withdraw from conquered lands as a pre-condition for peace negotiations.

Resolution 242 DOES call for ALL nations involved to negotiate a peaceful resolution, not for unilateral action by one state. It calls for belligerant nations to commit to a just and lasting peace and to recognize each others sovereignty. It calls for Israel to withdraw from territories AFTER hostile nations commit to peace.

Resolution 242 does NOT call for Israel to withdraw from all areas conquered in 1967.

Resolution 242 DOES call for withdrawal from SOME territories. The UN expected Israel to redefine borders for its own security needs. These were expected to include portions of the conquered territory.

Resolution 242 does NOT call for a Palestinian "right of return"

Resolution 242 DOES call for a just settlement of the refugee problem. This meant Jewish refugees as well as Arab refugees, and refugees in other countries as well as in the territories.

Resolution 242 does NOT call for a Palestinian state.

Resolution 242 DOES NOT EVEN MENTION the possibility of an independent Palestinian state.

When UN resolution 242 was passed the PLO denounced the resolution. The Arab League rejected all principles and passed the 1967 Khartoum Declaration which said "No peace...no recognition...no negotiations with Israel"
Israel accepted the resolution.

So much for an "illegal occupation" of "Palestinian" lands!

In 1979, Israel and Egypt signed a peace treaty that included Israel giving up 91% of the land it had conquered in 1967.

In 2001 Israel offered the Palestinians 96% of the territories and self-rule. The PA rejected the offer.