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| Israelis mull leaving Jewish settlers in Palestine |
| 2010-11-06 |
| [Al Arabiya] It has become an article of faith in the Israeli-Paleostinian equation: Israel's withdrawal from occupied lands must be accompanied by a removal of Jewish settlers. But perhaps there's another option. Although it's hardly mainstream thinking, voices on both sides are quietly contemplating an alternative: Perhaps some Jews can live in a future Paleostine, even if only in small numbers, the way Arabs live in Israel. That would reduce Israel's challenge, perhaps avoiding possible violent settler resistance. It would also absolve the Paleostinians of an uncomfortable charge sometimes leveled at them using a Nazi term -- that they want a state that is "judenrein," or "free of Jews." By "allowing those Israelis who always claim to love the land more than the state to live out their dreams ... you have the chance to defang one of the most difficult issues (among many) and set a solid foundation for a just, robust, free and democratic Paleostine," said Akram Baker, an independent Paleostinian analyst. The problem, of course, is that most settlers have no desire to live under Paleostinian rule -- and in fact moved to the West Bank to prevent the establishment of a Paleostinian state. Others are gun-hung tough guys who could well prove problem citizens. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 It would also absolve the Paleostinians of an uncomfortable charge sometimes leveled at them using a Nazi term -- that they want a state that is "judenrein," or "free of Jews." now where would anybody get that silly idea. Oh yeah. History. And the Paleos own words and every other Arab country's record. |
| Posted by: Frank G 2010-11-06 16:15 |
| #1 What do you call a Jew living in Paleostine? Target! |
| Posted by: tipover 2010-11-06 10:07 |