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Rebekah Lee's avatar

This is an important discussion. The etymology of "Palestine" does indeed trace directly to the Philistines. Who by the way, G-d wiped off the face of the earth. So, the Arabs who are living in/on lands conquered by Jews, are, well, Arabs. I make an effort in writing not to use the "P" word, but rather Arabs who are living in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. The days of the "Mandate" are long gone.

Of interest is the Philistines lived in the areas of Gaza, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Ekron, and Gath. Several of those cities are extant today. No Philistines therein that I'm aware, mostly Arabs. I agree Sheri, the Arabs in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza should be given the choice of peaceful citizenship or a ticket to the country of their choice. Of course, all the easy UNRWA money might disappear. So many choices!

Assuming the Torah is the revealed word/will of Hashem (which I do), then through Ishmael, the Arabs were given other lands (Arabian Peninsula?). Let the Arabs dissatisfied with their lot in the lands Hashem promised and then gave to Israel, return to the lands that G-d promised and gave them. They have their own 'twelve 'rulers'. Go for it Arabs.

So then, only Arabs living on land conquered by Israel.

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Liba's avatar

Well written. The argument might still be, “Some are trying, but the jihadists are stronger.” History is replete with heroes who made the decision to be a lone voice. History is manipulated (I believe from Above) that Good will always win out. So far not enough of them are choosing the winning side.

Too bad they can’t or don’t read your post, and others like it. But as you say, ultimately it’s not really our business if they have an awakening or no. We have to take them at their actions and respond accordingly.

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