tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22462867.post116655249363678369..comments2023-12-23T05:39:28.481-05:00Comments on Culture for All: Why I support Israel's 'settlements'Red Tulipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546144713477594777noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22462867.post-1167147279946148982006-12-26T10:34:00.000-05:002006-12-26T10:34:00.000-05:00Israelidiary:Thanks for posting here! I agree abo...Israelidiary:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting here! I agree about the West Bank. This land is only of strategic importance if there is an ongoing war - if in fact there is a real peace, then the land is not needed for its strategic importance.<BR/><BR/>Hope to see you here again!Red Tulipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546144713477594777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22462867.post-1167146452982243632006-12-26T10:20:00.000-05:002006-12-26T10:20:00.000-05:00You are partially right about the settlements. It'...You are partially right about the settlements. It's a very complicated and sensitive issue for both sides.<BR/><BR/>The west bank has become globally recognized as Palestinian land. The Palestinians would never give up on these lands and one day or another we will have to give it away.<BR/><BR/>It's either war or peace - only these two options can solve this conflict. But Israel cannot start a war with the Palestinians, nor can it give land to a terrorist organization that vows to destroy Israel.<BR/><BR/>These lands may have a strategic value, but only if there's a threat of war. If these lands are given for a real peace and Israel will be backed by the West, a war would be unlikely.<BR/><BR/>P.S. - it's good to see open-minded people who can change their political views and are loyal to the truth. I like your point of view and I learned something new from your post. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Hope you'll like it here in Israel when you come. <BR/><BR/>Have a good year.IsraeliDiaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04581125301983209712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22462867.post-1166755065965534132006-12-21T21:37:00.000-05:002006-12-21T21:37:00.000-05:00BEAJ:Thanks for the link. It's obviously 100% tru...BEAJ:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link. It's obviously 100% true.Red Tulipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546144713477594777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22462867.post-1166740982120992142006-12-21T17:43:00.000-05:002006-12-21T17:43:00.000-05:00Something more to ponder. The idea that only Arab...Something more to ponder. The idea that only Arabs should exist in the West Bank is another false pretense.<BR/>Jordan gave up the rights to the West Bank in 1987. It is up for grabs, yet nobody uses the term Arab settlers.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://nyjtimes.com/cover/03-08-05/ThinkingAboutSettlers.htm" REL="nofollow">Check this article out.</A>Baconeaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134934827966299989noreply@blogger.com