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2005-09-22 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Israeli Army Completes Pullout from West Bank Settlements

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Posted by Fred 2005-09-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 It is significant that the mosque was not razed by the Israelis, but used as a synagogue and seminary.

Of course, given the state of the islamist mind, this was probably a more intolerable act than razing the mosque.

Still, they'll keep the mosque as a sign of Islamic triumph, rather than raze it out of pique: The Hagia Sophia's beauty did not come from the Muslims, but from the Byzantines who first erected it as a Christian temple.

Posted by Ptah">Ptah 2005-09-22 14:30|| http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org]">[http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2005-09-22 14:30|| Front Page Top

#2 Here's hoping that those who are now in the West Bank get everything they deserve.

Posted by Scott R">Scott R 2005-09-22 18:02|| http://five24.net]">[http://five24.net] 2005-09-22 18:02|| Front Page Top

#3 The Israeli deal is not necessarily a bad one. They have traded a little space for some security reliant on no one but themselves. Unilateral action is the only sane choice.

The sticking point has always been their trying to obtain security from their enemies, but that was a pipe dream. Their enemies were never willing to offer it at any price, and only by ignoring them and acting in their own interests does Israel really get what it wants and needs.

The future for the Israelis is truly disengagement from their enemies. Ignoring them, leaving them alone, not letting them attack effectively. Forcing the Paleos to look at themselves, which is truly hell for such irresponsible people.

Posted by Anonymoose 2005-09-22 19:26|| 2005-09-22 19:26|| Front Page Top

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