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Originally posted by Xugumad
* UN Resolution 242 (withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian lands in exchange for full acceptance of Israel and Israel's right to live in peace) was accepted in 1978 by Prime Minister Menachem Begin and ratified by the Israeli Knesset.
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And since there isn't any pro quo to that quid, it's a dead letter. If Israel were to pull back all troops and all settlers to its 1967 boundaries would the Arab world
a) Accept that Israel had a right to exist and leave them in peace if not harmony or
b) Use their now-stronger tactical position to continue launching both terroristic and conventional attacks against Israel?
Hint: anyone that believes a) probably also believes in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy.
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* Normal diplomatic efforts have failed. It is time for the United States, as the sole recognized intermediary, to consider more forceful action for peace. The rest of the world will welcome this leadership.
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What forceful action, specifically?