In 1967, 600,000 Arabs and Iraqi's attempted to attack Israel from areas now known as Gaza and the West Bank (for the second time in 20 years.)
"Our basic objective will be the destruction of Israel. The Arab people want to fight,"
Gamal Abdel-Nasser, Former Egyptian President
"Our goal is clear -- to wipe Israel off the map."
Abdur Rahman Aref , Former Iraqi President
"we aim at the destruction of the State of Israel. The immediate aim: perfection of Arab military might. The national aim: the eradication of Israel"
Gamal Abdel-Nasser, Former Egyptian President
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After defeating the Arab force using an army less than 1/4 the size, Israel occupied those lands to protect themselves from further aggression. At the time, the UN acknowledged their right to establish "defensible borders".
In the year 2000, Israel offered to give back all of Gaza, 92% of the West Bank and half of Jerusalem. Arafat turned them down and chose instead to send hundreds of suicide bombers across the green line.
Three weeks ago President Clinton was quoted as saying that Arafat "never had any interest in peace", and last week Arafat admitted that the 2000 offer was a good basis to work with for a settlement.
Perhaps you should examine history and think for yourself, instead of regurgitating Palestinian propaganda? |
