The Land
A Two-State Solution?
The PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization) was formed in 1964. At that time the areas know as "West Bank and East Jerusalem" - annexed by Jordan, "Gaza" - annexed by Egypt, (illegally according to International Law) - all existed. All these areas were lost when the Arabs fought with Israel in 1967 - "The Six Day War." These areas were the source of the strike against Israel.
Thus began the so called "occupied territories" dispute. However, this did not start until Israel held these areas. The question must be asked, "Why did the Arabs not press the issue of a Palenstinian State when the Arab countries held these territories?" It was only when these areas fell under Israeli control that the issue of the right of Palestinians to have a homeland emerge.
When the PLO was formed their Charter called for the complete destruction of the Jewish nation. Therefore, the claim that a two state solution is needed can only be anwered by this question - do the Arabs really want peace? Or, will they not be statisfied until there is no more Israel?
Below are copies of:
1. The original PLO Charter 1964
2. The revised PLO Charter version written 1968 (notice the call for the destruction of Israel was not removed)
3. The Hamas Charter written in 1988 - very up front - they will accept nothing but the complete destruction of
the Jewish State
4. Hizballah Program
Read for yourself and you answer this question - Do the Arabs truly want peace? The PLO is the only group mentioned so far but read any of the files below - PLO - Hamas - Hizballah - they all have the same goal - the complete destruction of the State of Israel! Moreover, they do not hid the fact but put it in plain view for anyone who would take the time to become informed. Israel cannot make peace with a group who does not want peace!
Thus began the so called "occupied territories" dispute. However, this did not start until Israel held these areas. The question must be asked, "Why did the Arabs not press the issue of a Palenstinian State when the Arab countries held these territories?" It was only when these areas fell under Israeli control that the issue of the right of Palestinians to have a homeland emerge.
When the PLO was formed their Charter called for the complete destruction of the Jewish nation. Therefore, the claim that a two state solution is needed can only be anwered by this question - do the Arabs really want peace? Or, will they not be statisfied until there is no more Israel?
Below are copies of:
1. The original PLO Charter 1964
2. The revised PLO Charter version written 1968 (notice the call for the destruction of Israel was not removed)
3. The Hamas Charter written in 1988 - very up front - they will accept nothing but the complete destruction of
the Jewish State
4. Hizballah Program
Read for yourself and you answer this question - Do the Arabs truly want peace? The PLO is the only group mentioned so far but read any of the files below - PLO - Hamas - Hizballah - they all have the same goal - the complete destruction of the State of Israel! Moreover, they do not hid the fact but put it in plain view for anyone who would take the time to become informed. Israel cannot make peace with a group who does not want peace!
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The Names "Palestine and Palestinian" - Their Origins
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Israel's Critical Security Needs for a Viable Peace
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PLO Did Not Remove Denial of Israel from Their Charter
Historic vote of Palestinian National Council meant to fulfill PLO obligation under Oslo Accords to amend articles in PLO Charter calling for Israel's destruction.
Before vote:
Salim Za'noun, Chairman of meeting: "[Goal of vote is] an extension of 6 months… and then the Central Committee will discuss it [amending the articles]."
"I want to tell you before the voting begins that the judicial committee, when I attended it, was totally convinced, with a majority of 43 out of 44 members, that we must fulfill the commitment demanded of us [by Oslo Accords] at the lowest possible cost. Therefore, it was said, if we amend those articles [calling for Israel's destruction] whose amendment is demanded [by Oslo Accords] it will mean that we have paid a very high price. Putting forth a new proposal for the national charter is less damaging than the first thing [amending articles]. But, to go into details [as to why it is less damaging] will be a free service [to Israel]. So the version which was drafted is the least damaging that we could submit. It gives us an extension of six months until the [PLO] Central Committee convenes. And then the Central Committee will discuss [amending articles]. And it's within its rights to say: 'We leave it for the National Council [to amend].' Brothers, with all my heart I tell you, the draft which is in your hands is the best one to be presented to the Palestinian people regarding the commitment. And a special majority of two-thirds is needed.
Yasser Arafat: Everyone here, believe me, is more than you and me, and more than Abu Alaa. Everyone is more responsible than us.
Salim Za'noun: Brothers: whoever agrees to this proposal - raise his hand and leave it up until the counting ends."
After the vote:
Marwan Kanafani, Arafat spokesman: "It's not an amendment. It is a license to start a new, to found a new resolution, a new charter."
Before vote:
Salim Za'noun, Chairman of meeting: "[Goal of vote is] an extension of 6 months… and then the Central Committee will discuss it [amending the articles]."
"I want to tell you before the voting begins that the judicial committee, when I attended it, was totally convinced, with a majority of 43 out of 44 members, that we must fulfill the commitment demanded of us [by Oslo Accords] at the lowest possible cost. Therefore, it was said, if we amend those articles [calling for Israel's destruction] whose amendment is demanded [by Oslo Accords] it will mean that we have paid a very high price. Putting forth a new proposal for the national charter is less damaging than the first thing [amending articles]. But, to go into details [as to why it is less damaging] will be a free service [to Israel]. So the version which was drafted is the least damaging that we could submit. It gives us an extension of six months until the [PLO] Central Committee convenes. And then the Central Committee will discuss [amending articles]. And it's within its rights to say: 'We leave it for the National Council [to amend].' Brothers, with all my heart I tell you, the draft which is in your hands is the best one to be presented to the Palestinian people regarding the commitment. And a special majority of two-thirds is needed.
Yasser Arafat: Everyone here, believe me, is more than you and me, and more than Abu Alaa. Everyone is more responsible than us.
Salim Za'noun: Brothers: whoever agrees to this proposal - raise his hand and leave it up until the counting ends."
After the vote:
Marwan Kanafani, Arafat spokesman: "It's not an amendment. It is a license to start a new, to found a new resolution, a new charter."
