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False and TrueFalse and True

in the Conflict in the Holy Land in the Conflict in the Holy Land

How to Transform How to Transform an Unsolvable Conflict an Unsolvable Conflict

into a Lasting and Just Peace?into a Lasting and Just Peace?

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The Palestinians Are an Arab People! The Palestinians Are an Arab People!

This declaration is taken for grantedThis declaration is taken for grantedBut is it true?But is it true?

Let us divide the question in two.Let us divide the question in two.

The first question: The first question: Are the Palestinians a separate people?Are the Palestinians a separate people?

ORORHow and when did a Palestinian people emerge?How and when did a Palestinian people emerge?

What is true and what is false in this context What is true and what is false in this context

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Arab Propaganda before 1967Arab Propaganda before 1967Until 1967 the Arabs spoke openly of “The Final Until 1967 the Arabs spoke openly of “The Final

Solution” Solution” Arab declarations on the radio were direct and simple:Arab declarations on the radio were direct and simple: ““Throw the Jews into the sea”Throw the Jews into the sea” “ “The men into the sea, the women for us”The men into the sea, the women for us”The world remained silent, but this approach failed to The world remained silent, but this approach failed to

gain support in the West. gain support in the West.

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The The PalestinePalestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Liberation Organization (PLO)

The PLO was founded in 1964 in Cairo by The PLO was founded in 1964 in Cairo by Egyptian President Gamal Abdul Nasser Egyptian President Gamal Abdul Nasser before the 1967 Israeli ‘occupation’before the 1967 Israeli ‘occupation’

TheThe organization was not labeled a “Palestinian leadership”. organization was not labeled a “Palestinian leadership”. The objective was not to work for the benefit of a Palestinian The objective was not to work for the benefit of a Palestinian

‘people’.‘people’. The objective was pan-Arab - as the name indicates: to The objective was pan-Arab - as the name indicates: to

liberate the land upon which Israel had been established.liberate the land upon which Israel had been established. No one thought to elect authentic leaders for the PLO from No one thought to elect authentic leaders for the PLO from

among the inhabitants of this land, or from greater Palestine.among the inhabitants of this land, or from greater Palestine. Arab activists with partial ties to Palestine, Arab activists with partial ties to Palestine, trouble-makerstrouble-makers, ,

were elected as chairmen, to making troubles to the Jews.were elected as chairmen, to making troubles to the Jews. This approach was in line with the Pre 1967 Arab propagandaThis approach was in line with the Pre 1967 Arab propaganda

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Who Are the Fathers of the Palestinian ‘People’?Who Are the Fathers of the Palestinian ‘People’? The PLO’s heads – the alleged Founding Fathers of The PLO’s heads – the alleged Founding Fathers of

the “people”, were appointed from the outside:the “people”, were appointed from the outside: Akhmad Shukairy:Akhmad Shukairy: born in born in LebanonLebanon to an to an expelledexpelled

Palestinian father and a Palestinian father and a TurkishTurkish mother. Lived in mother. Lived in Palestine until 1948, than fled to Lebanon, served as Palestine until 1948, than fled to Lebanon, served as an Ambassador to the UN for an Ambassador to the UN for SyriaSyria, for , for SaudiaSaudia, and , and for the for the Arab LeagueArab League. Lost his position as the PLO . Lost his position as the PLO chairman due to his chairman due to his extremeextreme speeches that dragged speeches that dragged the Arabs into the 1967 defeat.the Arabs into the 1967 defeat.

Yasser Arafat:Yasser Arafat: born in 1927 in born in 1927 in CairoCairo to a to a Moroccan Moroccan father and a Palestinian mother. Was father and a Palestinian mother. Was expelledexpelled from from Egypt to Egypt to KuwaitKuwait due to his involvement in the due to his involvement in the Moslem Brotherhood. Replaced Shukairy as head of Moslem Brotherhood. Replaced Shukairy as head of the PLO. Moved to the PLO. Moved to Jordan,Jordan, expelledexpelled to to LebanonLebanon and and to to Tunis.Tunis.

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The Turnabout in the Arab The Turnabout in the Arab PropagandaPropaganda After the 1967 War tiny Israel won admiration and After the 1967 War tiny Israel won admiration and

defendable borders. defendable borders. up until 1967, the Arabs only excuse for attacking Israel up until 1967, the Arabs only excuse for attacking Israel

were the 1948 refugees.were the 1948 refugees. the Arabs realized that Israel would be defeated only the Arabs realized that Israel would be defeated only

through use of cunning.through use of cunning. Due to the new circumstances where Israel’s controlled Due to the new circumstances where Israel’s controlled

most of the Palestinians,most of the Palestinians, The Arabs invented the Palestinian “People” to maneuver The Arabs invented the Palestinian “People” to maneuver

the delicate Western sensibilities.the delicate Western sensibilities.The significanceThe significance: The Arab new message, about the right of : The Arab new message, about the right of

the wretched Palestinian ‘People’ to their own state, serves the wretched Palestinian ‘People’ to their own state, serves as a counterweight to the rights of the now strong Jews. as a counterweight to the rights of the now strong Jews.

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Role Reversal to Forge a New RealityRole Reversal to Forge a New RealityFrom the ‘word factories’ of Arab propaganda:From the ‘word factories’ of Arab propaganda:The Israeli David facing The Israeli David facing the Arab Goliaththe Arab Goliathwas exchanged by the sophisticated lie of: was exchanged by the sophisticated lie of: The Israeli GoliathThe Israeli Goliath oppressingoppressing the Palestinian Davidthe Palestinian David

..and the world swallowed this fabrication!!

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Akhmad ShukairyAkhmad Shukairy, the first , the first

chairman of the PLO, declared chairman of the PLO, declared in 1956, to the United Nations in 1956, to the United Nations General Assembly, while General Assembly, while serving as the Arab League’s serving as the Arab League’s delegate to the UN:delegate to the UN:

""There is no such thing as There is no such thing as Palestine, this land is Palestine, this land is nothing but nothing but the southern the southern part of Greater Syria"…part of Greater Syria"…

The very same Akhmad Shukairy The very same Akhmad Shukairy – none other, in 1964 became – none other, in 1964 became the first secretary general of the first secretary general of the Palestine Liberation the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).Organization (PLO).

But what did the PLO founder But what did the PLO founder say?say?

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AAnd Appointed Heir Yasser Arafatnd Appointed Heir Yasser Arafat::Even the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat said in 1970, simply and sincerely, (even after the change of tactics):“The question of borders doesn't interest us… From the Arab standpoint, we mustn't talk about borders. Palestine is nothing but a drop in an enormous ocean. Our nation is the Arabic nation that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea and beyond it…”

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President Hafez Assad & King HusseinPresident Hafez Assad & King Hussein

Even later – in 1974, the late Syrian President Hafez al-Assad Even later – in 1974, the late Syrian President Hafez al-Assad declared: declared: ““It would be good and proper that we remind Israeli It would be good and proper that we remind Israeli authorities that we view Palestine authorities that we view Palestine not onlynot only as an indivisible as an indivisible part of part of the Arab nationthe Arab nation, but part of southern Syria., but part of southern Syria.” ”

In 1987, Assad repeated, at a conference in AmmanIn 1987, Assad repeated, at a conference in Amman: “: “A country A country named Palestine never existed.named Palestine never existed.””

The late King Hussein of Jordan replied: The late King Hussein of Jordan replied: ““The emergence of a Palestinian national entity was a The emergence of a Palestinian national entity was a

response to Israel’s claim that Palestine is Jewish.response to Israel’s claim that Palestine is Jewish.”” In September 1993, Assad in an interview to an Egyptian newspaper: In September 1993, Assad in an interview to an Egyptian newspaper:

““When I speak of Palestine, I view it as part of Syria.When I speak of Palestine, I view it as part of Syria.””

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The crown jewel – The crown jewel – in 1977, the head of A-Saika in 1977, the head of A-Saika & PLO member, said to & PLO member, said to TrouwTrouw Dutch newspaper Dutch newspaper Zohair MukhsainZohair Mukhsain:: The Palestinian people does not exist. The Palestinian people does not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for

continuing our struggle against the State of Israel, for our continuing our struggle against the State of Israel, for our Arab unity…Arab unity…

Only for political and tactical reasons do we speak today Only for political and tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian people, since Arab about the existence of a Palestinian people, since Arab national interests demand that we posit the existence of a national interests demand that we posit the existence of a distinct ‘Palestinian people’ to oppose Zionism. distinct ‘Palestinian people’ to oppose Zionism.

For tactical reason Jordan, which is a sovereign sate with For tactical reason Jordan, which is a sovereign sate with defined borders cannot raise claims to Haifa and Jaffa, defined borders cannot raise claims to Haifa and Jaffa, while as a Palestinian I can demand Haifa, Jaffa, Beer-while as a Palestinian I can demand Haifa, Jaffa, Beer-Sheva and Jerusalem. Sheva and Jerusalem.

However, the moment we reclaim our rights to all of However, the moment we reclaim our rights to all of Palestine, we will not wait even a minute to unite Palestine Palestine, we will not wait even a minute to unite Palestine and Jordanand Jordan

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To summarize the answer to the first question (founded solely on the words of Arab leaders!)To summarize the answer to the first question (founded solely on the words of Arab leaders!)

Yasser Arafat Yasser Arafat when still in Jordan, reveals the truth to Italian journalistwhen still in Jordan, reveals the truth to Italian journalist Arianna Palachi Arianna Palachi::

The PLO fights Israel in the name of pan-Arabism.What you call “Trans-Jordan” is nothing but Palestine.

In light of the above, it is not surprising that Arafat rejected every compromise that stopped short of the elimination of Israel! In other words: the terror struggle is not on behalf of the Palestinians, rather it is carried out at their expense!!!

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So then - Who So then - Who are are the Palestiniansthe Palestinians?? There is a population called Palestinians in the Holy There is a population called Palestinians in the Holy

Land, whose part lacks any citizenship.Land, whose part lacks any citizenship. This population has suffered and has been deprived This population has suffered and has been deprived

for many years. for many years. This population has lately become the victim of the This population has lately become the victim of the

struggles of radical Islam.struggles of radical Islam. One cannot ignore these facts, and a just solution to One cannot ignore these facts, and a just solution to

this situation must be found. this situation must be found. To find a solution, the To find a solution, the key questionkey question

is the second question:is the second question:Are the Palestinians, indeed, Arabs?Are the Palestinians, indeed, Arabs?

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Conclusions of primary Leaders of ZionismConclusions of primary Leaders of Zionism BelkindBelkind: The Arabs of Eretz-Israel: The Arabs of Eretz-Israel are blood are blood

brothers of the Jewsbrothers of the Jews BorochovBorochov: The Arab peasantry (: The Arab peasantry (FellahinFellahin) of ) of

Eretz-Israel are offspring of the remnants of Eretz-Israel are offspring of the remnants of Hebrew farmers in antiquity. Hebrew farmers in antiquity.

Ben-GurionBen-Gurion: The majority of the peasantry and : The majority of the peasantry and their offspring in Eretz-Israel…undoubtedly their offspring in Eretz-Israel…undoubtedly have a lot of Jewish blood in their veins, [from] have a lot of Jewish blood in their veins, [from] those simple Jewish farming folk who chose due those simple Jewish farming folk who chose due to hard times chose to deny their religion to to hard times chose to deny their religion to prevent being uprooted from their soil. prevent being uprooted from their soil.

Ben-ZviBen-Zvi: Anthropological studies on the Jewish : Anthropological studies on the Jewish origin of the Palestiniansorigin of the Palestinians

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Genetic StudiesGenetic StudiesIndependent, on proximity of Jews & PalestiniansIndependent, on proximity of Jews & Palestinians Relatively old study on blood groups, Relatively old study on blood groups,

enzymes & antigens.enzymes & antigens. 1990s sickle-cell anemia study1990s sickle-cell anemia study Studies on the Y chromosome Studies on the Y chromosome published in published in

20002000 (82% of the Palestinians are very close to the (82% of the Palestinians are very close to the Jews!)Jews!)

Immune system research published on 2000Immune system research published on 2000 Study on DNA from Embryo MitochondriaStudy on DNA from Embryo Mitochondria Hereditary deafness researchHereditary deafness research (exclusive to the (exclusive to the

2 sides!) 2 sides!)

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Sabbath and Hanukah candles,Sabbath and Hanukah candles,Tashlich,Tashlich, Yom Kippur, Yom Kippur,

burial, mourning, circumcising, butchering, divorcing, burial, mourning, circumcising, butchering, divorcing, 7 agricaltural species,7 agricaltural species,Thfilin, hafrasht KhalaThfilin, hafrasht Khala, Bedouin , Bedouin Judgement, signs of mezuzahs, synagogues, Judgement, signs of mezuzahs, synagogues, menorah, books and Magen David.menorah, books and Magen David.

Jewish family namesJewish family names Village names that have not been changed – evidence Village names that have not been changed – evidence

of continuity of populationof continuity of population The word ‘The word ‘kufurkufur’ in names of ‘Arab’ villages is not ’ in names of ‘Arab’ villages is not

Arabic Arabic The name The name Yahud el-ArabYahud el-Arab given to the Palestinians given to the Palestinians Testimony of Bedouin, Palestinian villagers and in towns Testimony of Bedouin, Palestinian villagers and in towns

in the West Bank, the Galilee, Wadi Ara, Gaza, Hebron, in the West Bank, the Galilee, Wadi Ara, Gaza, Hebron, Nablus, Lod and more Nablus, Lod and more

Palestinian leaders’ claims that “they and the Jews are Palestinian leaders’ claims that “they and the Jews are ‘one people’ (King Feisal, Anton Atallah), ‘sons of the ‘one people’ (King Feisal, Anton Atallah), ‘sons of the prophet Samuel’ (Arafat), descendents of the Early prophet Samuel’ (Arafat), descendents of the Early Christians (Ashrawi), non-Arabs (historians, Arafat) Christians (Ashrawi), non-Arabs (historians, Arafat)

Customs, Names and TestimonyCustoms, Names and Testimony(Already discovered among 50% of the (Already discovered among 50% of the

Palestinians)Palestinians)

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Historio-Geographic ResearchDifferentiations between two parts of the Holy Land:mountainous regions & lowlands

The Holy Land as a ‘land bridge’ – major crossroad

Exposed to frequent penetration from beyond the borders

Most penetration concentrated in the coastal region

Population exchange in the coastal region

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The Geographic-Demographic DimensionThe Geographic-Demographic Dimension

Differentiation between two types of Differentiation between two types of movement of peoples:movement of peoples:The movement of The movement of colonizing peoplescolonizing peoples vs. vs. imperialistic peoplesimperialistic peoples

Settlement movements – popular Settlement movements – popular settlement – colonization settlement – colonization

Imperialist movements – regime Imperialist movements – regime change, not population changeschange, not population changes

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The Israelite Settlement in the mountain Country (~1200 BCE)Only the Canaanites, the Philistines and the Israelites were colonizing peoples.

Only the Israelites settled in the mountainous regions.

Canaanites and Philistines settled only in the lowlands.

All other peoples: Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, Turks and British – were movements of imperialistic peoples.

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Settlement in Eretz-Israel on the Eve of Zionist Settlement (1860 CE)In the Muslim Period (from the 7th to the 19th Century) primarily the lowlands were depopulated. The population that survived was primarily in the mountain regions. As a result: The first Zionists encountered a country that was largely a wasteland in the lowlands compared to populated areas in the mountainous regions. The conclusion: Most of the longtime population (75%) is in the mountainous regions and is of Israelite descent.

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Settlement in the Holy Land in Modern TimesMovement of people in the 19th & 20th centuries was primarily in the lowlands.Parallel to Zionist settlement, there was influx of foreigners from Arab countries.The violent confrontation between the sides was primarily in the lowlands. The inhabitants of the mountain regions were for the most part ‘outside the arena’.Result: Most foreigners fled from the lowlands & created the refugee problem.The Palestinian population that remained in the Holy Land was for the most part Descendents of the People of Israel (65%-85%) mainly dwellers of the mountainous regions.

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The Roots The Roots - A Demographic Survey of the - A Demographic Survey of the History of the Holy LandHistory of the Holy Land

The People of Israel 2000 years ago (in The People of Israel 2000 years ago (in millions)millions)

5.5 (M) Jews in Eretz-Israel.5.5 (M) Jews in Eretz-Israel. Samaritans: Israelites in Samaria – 0.9 Samaritans: Israelites in Samaria – 0.9 Others: 0.2 small nations (Phoenicians, Philistines, Others: 0.2 small nations (Phoenicians, Philistines,

Canaanites) and Romans Canaanites) and Romans The People of Israel in the Holy land: a 97% majorityThe People of Israel in the Holy land: a 97% majorityThe damages of the Revolts against the Romans The damages of the Revolts against the Romans

(135 CE)(135 CE) 1 (M) Jews remained, 0.3 Samaritans1 (M) Jews remained, 0.3 Samaritans The People of Israel were Only 46% of the The People of Israel were Only 46% of the

population population Change of the name of the country from Change of the name of the country from

Judea to Judea to PalestinaPalestina!!!!!!

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The Arab Conquest (640 CE)The Arab Conquest (640 CE) Came after depopulation following the wars between the Parthians and the Came after depopulation following the wars between the Parthians and the

Byzantines Byzantines There was no Arab settlement in the Holy LandThere was no Arab settlement in the Holy Land People of Israel 34% – lowest in historyPeople of Israel 34% – lowest in history During the first 400 years of Arab rule, only a small percentage accepted Islam. During the first 400 years of Arab rule, only a small percentage accepted Islam. The Key Point - the al-Hakem Edict (1012)The Key Point - the al-Hakem Edict (1012) Prohibition of non-Muslims to remain in the Holy LandProhibition of non-Muslims to remain in the Holy Land Most Christians leaveMost Christians leave Most of the People of Israel become Most of the People of Israel become Musta’arbimMusta’arbim People of Israel (670,000) again becomes the vast majority (73%)People of Israel (670,000) again becomes the vast majority (73%)

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1914 - West of the Jordan Only1914 - West of the Jordan Only People of Israel among non-Jews: 74%People of Israel among non-Jews: 74% Local Descendants of Israel reside in the Hill Country, far Local Descendants of Israel reside in the Hill Country, far

distant from most Jewsdistant from most Jews Descendants of Israel that moved from the east feel Descendants of Israel that moved from the east feel

threatened they will have to move again due to the influx of threatened they will have to move again due to the influx of the Jews the Jews

They engage in terrorism against JewsThey engage in terrorism against Jews Up to 1948 – Prior to the FlightUp to 1948 – Prior to the Flight Influx of many JewsInflux of many Jews Influx of Arab and Druze immigrants Influx of Arab and Druze immigrants People of Israel among non-Jews drops to 62% People of Israel among non-Jews drops to 62% 1949 – After the Flight1949 – After the Flight Most of the flight (75%) – not initiated by IsraelMost of the flight (75%) – not initiated by Israel Most of those fleeing – Desc. of Israel from the eastMost of those fleeing – Desc. of Israel from the east Arab refugees remained in West Bank & Gaza awaiting next Arab refugees remained in West Bank & Gaza awaiting next

warwar People of Israel among the non-Jews: 55%People of Israel among the non-Jews: 55%

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19671967 Flight of many Arabs from the West Bank. Flight of many Arabs from the West Bank. People of Israel rises to 71%People of Israel rises to 71%

n By the close of 2008By the close of 2008 Emigration of most Arabs – gave up hope of Emigration of most Arabs – gave up hope of

defeating Israel (after 1967 & 1973 wars)defeating Israel (after 1967 & 1973 wars) The number of Palestinians inflated by 2 millions The number of Palestinians inflated by 2 millions Genuine number of Palestinians, including Israeli Genuine number of Palestinians, including Israeli

‘Arabs’: 3.2 million (5.6 million Jews)‘Arabs’: 3.2 million (5.6 million Jews) Desc. of Israel – 2,750,000, Arabs - 90,000Desc. of Israel – 2,750,000, Arabs - 90,000 Desc. of Israel among the Palestinians – 89.5%Desc. of Israel among the Palestinians – 89.5% Most of the Palestinian refugees are foreign to Most of the Palestinian refugees are foreign to

land west of the Jordan land west of the Jordan

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The Finding is Supported from 7 directionsThe Finding is Supported from 7 directions GeneticGenetic, based on various studies (82%);, based on various studies (82%); Religious behaviorReligious behavior, based on Palestinians customs , based on Palestinians customs

related to religious practice (Ben-Zvi and others);related to religious practice (Ben-Zvi and others); Linguistic and nomenclatureLinguistic and nomenclature, Arabic dialect, , Arabic dialect,

names of villages and families (Condor, Ben-Zvi); names of villages and families (Condor, Ben-Zvi); Palestinian traditionsPalestinian traditions, according to testimony, , according to testimony,

claims and narratives of many Palestinians as to claims and narratives of many Palestinians as to their origins (Ben-Zvi and many others);their origins (Ben-Zvi and many others);

Historio-GeographicalHistorio-Geographical (Elon Yarden 65%-85%) (Elon Yarden 65%-85%) Historio-DemographicHistorio-Demographic (Tsvi Misinai 89.5%) (Tsvi Misinai 89.5%) National-TerritorialNational-Territorial, the uniqueness of the conflict, the uniqueness of the conflict

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The Conclusion: The Biggest Hoax in The Conclusion: The Biggest Hoax in HistoryHistory

• The existence of an ‘Arab Palestinian people’ is the biggest hoax in history, a lie of unparalleled magnitude and damage in the history of mankind. • It is such a Big Lie that most of the world doesn’t even question its validity.• Hitler, Goebbels and Stalin: “The bigger a lie is, the greater the number of people who will believe it.” • Radical Islam uses, without mercy, Jews forced to convert to Islam as cannon fodder in a war of extinction against the Remnant of the Jewish people, and to generate anti-Semitism in the world, by undermining belief in the justice and legitimacy of Zionism.

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Another ConclusionAnother ConclusionDo those who forcibly converted and murdered, have the right to be heir to their victims’

inheritance?

A solution that views the Palestinians as an Arab nation

is a great injustice towards both Jews & Palestinians.

A Just Solution to the Problem of the Land of Israel:

One State for One PeopleOne State for One People One Reunited People in One Homeland!

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David Ben-Gurion:David Ben-Gurion: The common origins of Jews and Palestinians carries the keys to a future The common origins of Jews and Palestinians carries the keys to a future

solution to the problem of the Holy Land!solution to the problem of the Holy Land! To live in Israel without believing in miracles is impractical!To live in Israel without believing in miracles is impractical!______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In reality:In reality: Among the Among the 50%50% with witness on Jewish or Israelite origin there is a with witness on Jewish or Israelite origin there is a desire to rejoin!!desire to rejoin!!

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This presentation was prepared based on the books This presentation was prepared based on the books The Palestine BluffThe Palestine Bluff & & Zion in justice will be redeemedZion in justice will be redeemed by Elon Yarden and on by Elon Yarden and on my my The EngagementThe Engagement booklet & booklet & Brother Shall not Lift Sword Against Brother Brother Shall not Lift Sword Against Brother book, as well as, in matters concerning the first book, as well as, in matters concerning the first question only on a script prepared by the late Tsafrir Ronen and a presentation prepared in his memory. Additional details can be question only on a script prepared by the late Tsafrir Ronen and a presentation prepared in his memory. Additional details can be found in:found in:

www.the-engagement.orgwww.the-engagement.org Tsvi misinai Tsvi misinai