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Originally posted by dontreally
reply to post by newcovenant
THe vote hasnt happened yet.
Depending on the result, it wont be good for Israel.
Probably riots, or a 3rd intifada, as some have thought.
If PA doesnt get what they wanted, they would threaten to dissolve the PA and return to the original apparatus of the PLO. They would also call back a million or so refugees living in Arab countries (without citiznship of course; to keep them saddled to the israel issue) to the west bank - which would in turn cause alot of mayhem.
Where would these people LIVE? maybe the houses of the 600,000 Jews living in the west bank??? Imagine they try to take those houses. It'll be pandemonium. They would force Israels hand and Israel would suffer for it.
On the other hand, if Palestine gets what its seeking (which they probably wont) Israel will be harassed on an international stage.
Originally posted by dontreally
The westbank - where 600,000 Jews CURRENTLY LIVE - would be displaced. What happens to them? And what happens to the remander of Israel? the Negev? Undoubtedly, Palestinian would look to annex the negev. Leaving Israel nothing but their LOW-LYING economic heartland. Sitting neatly by for Arab terrorist to shoot missiles at it...
Originally posted by dontreally
Furthermore, the west bank is strategically important for Israels continued safety; thus, Israel must maintain a military presence there.
Palestinians gaining statehood would also mean that if just 1 rocket is fired into Israel, then Israel can legitimately view the attack as an act of war. They could then proceed to bury the Palestinians if they so wished.
We are talking about the 1967 borders.
Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
When the UN grants the Palestine statehood (and it will), it is going to split Israel in half and the jews will have their backs to the sea.
Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
The sun is setting on Israel.