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Understanding what is “Palestine” 3/16/2010 2:52:28 PM
In order to get a better view of today's crisis. Understanding what is “Palestine”
The idea, that Israel and the Arabs should live side by side, refers to Jordan and Israel and not the West Bank and Israel. The British had given Jordan to King Abdullah, grandfather of the present king, and Jordan extended at that time, east of the Jordan River. The West Bank was not part of the Arab part of Palestine. For me, all the Arabs in Jordan are Palestinians and all Arabs in the West Bank are Jordanians. We should say it loud and clear, let the world know it. I never learned anything else. During WWII the Jews were called “Palestinians” and not Jews. This is what it said on their ID’s. The Jewish Brigade wore the sign of Palestine on the shoulder.
We have first to agree between us that the land the British called Palestine includes the territories of Israel of today, the West Bank and Jordan of today. In 1921, the Emir Abdullah, one of the last Sharif of Mecca, received from the British the oriental part of "Palestine". This part is not called Palestine anymore, it was renamed "the Kingdom of Jordan." This was the simple way to erase the trace which linked this land to the historical name of Palestine.
Before this date no one could find in history the name of "the Kingdom of Jordan". I guess this was smart and without any resolution or war, a large part of Palestine was amputated. It was a fait accompli; the British didn't find it necessary to consult the Jewish communities which lived at that time in Palestine under the British mandate. Until now no country, and not even the League of Nations questioned or challenged this fact. Israel has already given up this part with the signature on the peace treaty with the Kingdom of Jordan.
The Christians knew well that the Jews were the heirs of the entire territory of Palestine, which the Kingdom of Jordan is a part of.
I do not understand why Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrogantly dictated to our ally Netanyahu Israel’s premier about the 1600 housing units, while they were not included in the settlement freeze agreement which referred only to the West Bank and not to Jerusalem. Her tone was different than that of her speech given to Aipac just before the election. One should understand Netanyahu government's conspicuous refusal to accept any orders. As Mrs. Clinton and President Obama’s behavior insulted not only Netanyahu but the Jews in general. When Sharon gave up the Gaza land he had in mind this would be a test and the beginning of a second Palestinian state. Instead what happened? Hamas took by force the entire control and transformed it into a terrorist base and a launch pad for rockets.
I wonder why now? Did Mrs. Clinton want to show off to the world that her vassal state is obedient, or did she actually mean to insult Israel in order to please Obama, who is in great need of a success?
Yes, Netanyahu’s government is right by sayin: ”How many times the Jews have to divide Palestine?” If Israel will recognize again two states, one Jewish and one Arab, living side by side this doesn't add up, already they have Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, the Kingdom of Jordan, and Gaza, this makes five Arab states. Besides, who can guarantee that the West Bank will not be transformed into another terrorist base like Gaza, like the Hezbollah in South Lebanon?
JFK did not accept the Soviet rockets in Cuba, which is 228 miles from Miami; it is understandable that the Israelis cannot accept a new terrorist and rocket base a few miles from their borders. You can see the map and you will understand.
Furthermore the Obama administration could not keep its word with Israel in reference to alleviating Iran's threat for Israel.
