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To: E. T. who wrote (189613)	6/3/2004 3:53:46 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1573711

"Just out of curiosity, rather than wittle Palestine down to nothing but destruction, why doesn't Israel's govt take the country over and rebuild it up to give people hope?" Well it was getting close to something like that in the early 80s and ended with the 88-89 intifada. Tons of Palestinians commuted to Israel every day back, there was a lot of intermingling of the two cultures. But I think the powers that be in PA land didn't like that sort of direction and the violence erupted, putting a wedge between the two people. And while this was happening, the Israeli gov't was planning to have nearly 2 million settlers in the occupied territories by 2000. That was after Sharon had presided over a killing of Palestinians in Lebanon. Seriously, who are you kidding with this stuff?

To: E. T. who wrote (189613)	6/4/2004 11:20:47 AM
From: TigerPaw	Respond to of 1573711

I worked on a project in Israel in the 1980s. In my opinion they were on track for a decent settlement until the big push came to settle Soviets in Israel. Nobody wanted them to build a bit denser housing in Tel Aviv or the desert so they decided to put them all in the West Bank. That mixed the Likud crazies with refuges who were not familiar with the local culture while dividing Palestine into little parcels. That was the cause of the intifada, it did not just happen from some kind of collective ill will. TP

To: E. T. who wrote (189613)	6/7/2004 1:26:22 AM
From: Amy J	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573711

ET, RE: "understand that Israel is quietly talking to certain PA communities, trying to stay under the radar of the groups that seek Israel's destruction, offering quiet for quiet. Similar to a deal it worked out with Jericho a few years back. Note that Jericho has never joined the intifada of 2002." You obviously know way more than me on this. Which country do you live in (if you don't mind my asking). Quieter certainly sounds more constructive than aggression. RE: "True, but paranoia and Israel's heavy handed response, I believe, is the goal of the PA." I believe Israel's current govt is responsible for its overly aggressive methodology. Just like our govt is responsible for its overly loud, aggressive terrorism strategy that has probably created more terrorists. RE: "This strategy helps to solidify the PA citizen's mindset against Israel." And it creates more terrorists. Catch 22. RE: "equally as nice would be for the PA to follow in kind." Unlikely, because there's too much poverty and destruction. Without hope, more terrorism will continue, I believe. Never understood why they just didn't go into Palestine and create some type of job program. RE: "when the Arab/Muslim side stops considering Israel's destruction as a viable objective." Hightech people in Israel that are Jewish say the terrorism happens from a small group of unemployed Palestinians. Now that there are more unemployed Palestinians due to the destruction, there will probably be more terrorists. Catch 22. RE: "if Israel would pull out of many of there settlements." Why does the tiny Likud Party have such a grip on Israel? Likud Party isn't popular with Israel's hightech. Regards, Amy J