The conflict in Palestine has been going on for several generations. If we consider a generation is about 20-25 years, then it’s been roughly since my grandparents, who were born in the 1890’s. There was no Israel when I was born in Jerusalem, Palestine. Months after I was born, the United Nations divided Palestine and gave over half of it to the Jewish people. So 56 percent of Palestine had to be emptied out of its inhabitants so that the Jewish people could move in.
The Palestinians were never consulted or negotiated with. It was a settler colonialists project and the Palestinians resisted what was happening to them. Wouldn’t you? War erupted and the Jewish people won. After all, most of them came from Europe, were well equipped and organized. And, at the end of the war in 1949 the Jews had gained control of 78 percent of original Palestine, not just the 56 percent they were given. ...read the full article Also read about the upcoming May 1st Rally and March in Santa Rosa |
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The latest show: Speaking of Palestine tonight was jam packed with information your friends who believe CNN need to hear. There is also an electric speech from Max Blumenthal.. Hear all recorded shows on the Internet Archive.
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