Israel is right in a way, as most boundaries are set, after a war, by the placement of the armies at the time of the truce. However, that would be legalizing any land grab then. Frankly, I would like to see them go back to pre 1967 borders, and be done with it. Whatever the land is worth, they are fighting over, it has cost both sides, ten times its value. It is time for both to step back, and look at what is happening, and say enough. And to say who is right or wrong now, is worthless. It is like the chicken and egg argument. Frankly, if possible, I wouldn't mind Gw turning the army west, after Iraq, and finishing that argument too, and force both sides to accept the Saudi peace plan. Fair or not, just accept it and get it over with, and quit quibbling over the little things.
I don't disagree with you but there is a little known issue that I think keeps the Israelis in the occupied territories ,particulary the West Bank. I've mentioned in before on this thread...........the WB sits on a huge acquifer of water. And Israel needs fresh water. In the ME, water is as good as gold and oil.
I think that's what's keeping Israel from giving up the occupied territories.
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