The Cellar - View Single Post - Who doesn't want a Palestinian state? Palestinian leaders, that's who

Nic Name · 06-16-2002, 03:01 AM

One of the reasons that I think the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis is a political one and not a religious one is that there are Muslim, Christian and Jewish Palestinians. And there most certainly are Muslim, Christian and Jewish Israelis.

Another, is that the dispute is over self determination and occupation of territory not religious beliefs. It is not a war to win hearts and minds but to control territory.

So, if you describe a conflict between Palestinians and Israelis, it is a political conflict by definition.

I could be wrong, of course, but that's my opinion.

06-16-2002, 03:01 AM	#11
Nic Name retired Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,930	One of the reasons that I think the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis is a political one and not a religious one is that there are Muslim, Christian and Jewish Palestinians. And there most certainly are Muslim, Christian and Jewish Israelis. Another, is that the dispute is over self determination and occupation of territory not religious beliefs. It is not a war to win hearts and minds but to control territory. So, if you describe a conflict between Palestinians and Israelis, it is a political conflict by definition. I could be wrong, of course, but that's my opinion. Last edited by Nic Name; 06-16-2002 at 03:04 AM.