A text book approved by the israeli government (even if jUst for Arab schools) accepts some previously disputed facts, for example ""some of the Palestinians were expelled following the War of Independence and that many Arab-owned lands were confiscated".
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6910859.stm
Interesting development?
Originally posted by RedmikeSort of interesting, I guess, but so what? Did the Israelis instigate the conflict? NO!
A text book approved by the israeli government (even if jUst for Arab schools) accepts some previously disputed facts, for example ""some of the Palestinians were expelled following the War of Independence and that many Arab-owned lands were confiscated".
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6910859.stm
Interesting development?
"On May 15, one day after the creation of the State of Israel, the Arab armies of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon invaded the new Jewish state. The Arab forces were significantly larger than Israel's and were better equipped. Yet, coordination and organization were lacking and the Arab armies were often at odds with each other, seeking to incorporate territory from Palestine into their own states. Despite their small numbers, the Jews were well-organized, well-disciplined and well-trained."
Originally posted by StregoneOf course the israelis initiated the conflict - the creation of israel itself did so.
Sort of interesting, I guess, but so what? Did the Israelis instigate the conflict? NO!
"On May 15, one day after the creation of the State of Israel, the Arab armies of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon invaded the new Jewish state. The Arab forces were significantly larger than Israel's and were better equipped. Yet, coordination and o ...[text shortened]... espite their small numbers, the Jews were well-organized, well-disciplined and well-trained."
Edit, though that's a whole different debate, and not the point of my original post.
Originally posted by Bosse de NageAs you mention that, I think the Bible predicted that the Jews would have to leave Palestine and would be scattered all over the world. It also predicted that in the latter days they would return to claim the land back. Is'nt that lending some credibility to the Bible ?
Took the Israelis nearly 2000 years to get themselves sorted out, you could cut the Palestinians a little slack.
The Arab world chose to attack Israel rather than work for any peaceful solutions. No one is ever going to be 100% happy with the creation of a new country but the attacking of Israel, the sending rockets into settlements, the PLOs bombing of school busses, the use of suiside bombers and the eventual support of such "humane" activity as 9/11 make me confident that the Arab world contribution to the peace process is slightly lacking
Originally posted by RedmikeA related question is how do Palestinian school textbooks compare?
A text book approved by the israeli government (even if jUst for Arab schools) accepts some previously disputed facts, for example ""some of the Palestinians were expelled following the War of Independence and that many Arab-owned lands were confiscated".
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6910859.stm
Interesting development?
Are they truthful or are they instruments of propaganda ?