Canuckus Deploracus wrote:
Prior to 1948 the Israelis didn't have an established country either... That didn't negate their claim, nor should it negate the Palestinians' claim...
The Palestinians have a claim to the land dating back to the time of Canaan... And as far as God's covenant, it belongs equally to the children of Ishmael...
That being said... Of course Israel has the right to defend itself... As long as that right is recognized for the Palestinians as well... Hence the conflict...
Exactly right. You nailed it. Of course Palestinians have rights. Their land, their homes, were handed over to the Jews by the British.