When UK intervened in the 1940s, the region was in great conflict. UK was there to try to help stabilize the region. Also 6 million Jews had just been systematically slaughtered.
The negotiations for a solution were complicated. Palestinians had been offered a much larger region than what they have now but they rejected it (and continue to refuse to recognize Israel).
No middle eastern states have offered any territorial solution to Palestinians either.
It's never simple. But the best way to end a conflict is for those on the ground to finally say ENOUGH.
Although it’s hard to imagine finding common ground, William Ury in his new book "Possible" cites his first-hand experiences negotiating violent conflicts during the Cold War, South Africa’s Apartheid, Northern Ireland, Columbia, and Venezuela.
Barb — thank you for your heart- felt and articulate letter . I, too, share your concerns and fears — and I would add debilitating sadness . I have no answers . I will be Zooming Wednesday with my 6 Jewish friends from elementary and high school days and if I am brave, I , the only gentile , will ask your question .
When UK intervened in the 1940s, the region was in great conflict. UK was there to try to help stabilize the region. Also 6 million Jews had just been systematically slaughtered.
The negotiations for a solution were complicated. Palestinians had been offered a much larger region than what they have now but they rejected it (and continue to refuse to recognize Israel).
No middle eastern states have offered any territorial solution to Palestinians either.
It's never simple. But the best way to end a conflict is for those on the ground to finally say ENOUGH.
Although it’s hard to imagine finding common ground, William Ury in his new book "Possible" cites his first-hand experiences negotiating violent conflicts during the Cold War, South Africa’s Apartheid, Northern Ireland, Columbia, and Venezuela.
It can happen.
https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/once-you-hear-this-you-cant-unhear-it/55096/
Barb — thank you for your heart- felt and articulate letter . I, too, share your concerns and fears — and I would add debilitating sadness . I have no answers . I will be Zooming Wednesday with my 6 Jewish friends from elementary and high school days and if I am brave, I , the only gentile , will ask your question .
Thank you, Sandy! Please give them my link, and if they’d like to educate me, I’d be happy to listen.