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Revisiting the Jordan option
Asaf Romirowsky
Published: 23.04.11, 14:21
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61. CORRUPTION OF BALFOUR WORST W.W.II CRIME OF ALL.
BUTSeriously ,   Sydney   (04.24.11)
If proof is required, consider its follow-up deeds: barring Jews fleeing the holocaust from entering Palestine [The White Paper], the land mandated for the Jews in the Balfour. Then calling a 3-state as a 2-state. Then transfering the name Palestinean from Jews to those obsessed with genocide. Rocket science what it means.
62. Queen Rania is a Palestinian, therefore JORDAN'S NEXT KING
Jordan ,   Is, Palestine   (04.24.11)
is Palestinian. JORDAN....IS.....PALESTINE
63. this a dream for Isreal
Ruba   (04.24.11)
this a dream for Isreal that will not happen, as Jordanian and Palestinian are one, we are confident that Palestine will return to Arab world as most Jews now that. so this is a dream for Isreal
64. 78% of the territory of "Palestine" is occupied by Jordan,
Deb S. Gold ,   Boston, MA USA   (04.24.11)
while 70% of Jordan population is "Palestinian". Isn't it obvious that Jordan is "Palestine" and the rest, 22%, of Eretz Israel (Land of Israel) must remain as Israel?
65. To: No. 32
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.24.11)
No, you are the one in need of a reality check. Pan-Arabism is dead. No Arabs are going to come to your rescue and get their asses kicked by Israel a seventh time. Israel will annex Judea and Samaria. You will be repatriated to Jordan and can build your ersatz "Palestinian" state there. It is the best solution for all concerned, including yourselves, but in predictable ersatz "Palestinian" fashion, you don't recognize an opportunhity when it presents itself. Keep clinging to your silly dreams, if you wish, Salma, but ask yourself where it has gotten you since your first fatal mistake in 1947. Take what's offered; it really is your last chance.
66. To: No. 40
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.24.11)
You've missed the point entirely. You are twenty-two countries strong, and you couldn't even beat a tiny fledgling State of Israel. We have kicked you to the curb six times, and we can do it pretty much whenever we want. That said, Israel will annex Judea and Samaria; it needs it for defensive purposes, and what better proof than the threats of violence contained in your post? The Arabs resident in the West Bank are Jordanian citizens; they will be repatriated to Jordan. That will make the ersatz "Palestinians" the significant population in Jordan; they can rename the country whatever they want. Jordan has always been part of historical Palestine, cropped off by the British in order to appease the younger brother, Abdullah, of Feisal, who had been installed as King of Iraq. Abdullah, you see, wanted to be a king, too. Hell of a reason to create a country, but the British were never the smartest of diplomats. Jordan will be restored to Palestine, and the ersatz "Palestinians" will have their country. It really is the best solution for all concerned. The present King Abdallah has a British mother and was raised in England. What business does the son of an Englishwoman and an Iraqi have being king of Jordan -- or Palestine -- anyway? But you can forget your silly idea of dislodging Israel. That will never happen.
67. To: No. 60
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.24.11)
Not really. The next step is annexation of Judea and Samaria, and repatriation of its Arab residents to Jordan. Then events will unfold naturally, and the ersatz "Palestinians" will have a homeland.
68. To: No. 52
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.24.11)
You are aware, I trust, that the Jews are the true Palestinians. Just look at Ottoman and British census records. When they refer to "Palestinians," to refer exclusively to Jews. Arabs were always either referred to as "Arabs" or "Bedouins."
69. # 56
Birdi ,   Israel   (04.24.11)
Yeah & you are enjoying every minute of it ! Armchair general, advisor & critic, all rolled into 1, thats you.
70. #57 Salma, the oldest meaning of Palestinian is invader
Yaniv ,   Israel   (04.24.11)
Palestinian (or Philistine) is derived from the Hebrew verb Palash, which means to invade. The Israelites gave the nickname Philistine to non-Semitic sea people who invaded this land and were defeated and extinct as a culture 3000 years ago. The Romans then later renamed our land to Palestine after the Philistine, our defeated enemy. Then later you Arabs came here and start calling yourselves Palestinian after 1967. So when you say you are Palestinian, you are saying that you are an invader, which is what you are. Invaders from Arabia.
71. #57 Salma, but #17 is you, silly naive child.
Joe   (04.24.11)
72. "Palestinian" from sea to river
Jorge ,   Israel/US/Argentina   (04.24.11)
There was a bigger than that in the Ottoman time, but it did not work. Why do you think now will work? They ottomans stole land to the Jewish, the english divided with all Arab agreement. The Ottoman and English are past, so consider Jordan for "Palestine"
73. Of course Jordan is Palestine
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (04.24.11)
And what we need to do is deport the illegal Jordanian squatters to their homeland. All land west of the Jordan is ours under international law and the thieves need to leave it now.
74. To Eric#36. Palestinians Have NO Faith In The Supreme Lord.
Maansingh ,   The Netherlands   (04.24.11)
You state : “Palestinians will never be happy while Israeli’s exist.” IF Palestinians are not happy while Israelis exist -- that will mean that Palis have NO faith in the Supreme Lord (Who is known in the Koran as ALLAH, in the Bible as God, in the Torah as YAHWEH) , that will mean the Palestinians have NO trust in the Supreme Lord , that will mean the Palis do NOT believe in the Supreme Lord. CONCLUSION : Thus, in actuality the Palestinians have a big problem with the Supreme Lord. The problem they have with the Israelis is just the symptom of the problem they have with the Supreme Lord. SO, the Palestinians should watch out for the Supreme Lord.
75. Aye, Birdi
Cameron ,   USA   (04.24.11)
The right hat for the right moment.
76. Next Ruler of "Jordan" is Palestinian; crown prince Hussein
Yair ,   Holon   (04.25.11)
is Palestinian by his mother, the queen. Jordan is Palestine
77. yes, it was the "most rational" solution, but its too late..
eporue ,   europe   (04.25.11)
the palestinians are totally fixated on their "own state", and another solution is not on the table anymore... it could have happened - many years earlier... now, its too late... you missed so many chances... all of you... this one, and much more...
78. on # 10, BH
joel ,   usa   (04.25.11)
yeah, the word "palestine" originally is the place "phylistia" in the coast of Gaza where the philistines settled from the isles of Crete, the british called the whole area "palestine" later when they "drove away" the " ottoman turkeys", the palestine is the land of canaan decreed by GOD to israel, and one can take that away from them except the " Author" of that decree, ok?
79. on #17, salma
joel ,   usa   (04.25.11)
AS IGNORANT AS YOU ARE, YOU ARE DOOMED TO FAIL, JUST LIKE A MAN WALKING IN A "VERY DARK" ROAD, NO WAY TO REACH HIS DESTINATION; YOU NEED TO STUDY & READ THE HISTORY BECAUSE HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF, OK, MR SALMA! BE EDUCATED, AT LEAST!
80. RE: #20, BOODYSCOTT
joel ,   usa   (04.25.11)
you miss the point, if you've been in the middle east and have talked to those "foreign guys" there, they are the hired police & military men of these oil rich countries, not their citizens, ok? so from there, think about such options!
81. Here is the plan
GHook93 ,   Chicago   (04.25.11)
Sooner or later the 72-75% Palestinian minority in Jordan will get control. No doubt they will call it Palestine. Step 1: Invade Gaza pound Hamas's military installations into the ground. Worry about the PR stuff later. Step 2: Force the emigration of all Palestinians for the Judea, Samaria and East Jerusalem. Similar to how the Arab countries forced the Jews from their home. Deport any dissenting Israeli "Arab." Step 3: Annex Judea, Samaria and East Jerusalem. Step 4: Unilaterally announce the new and independent country of Gazastan. Step 5: Hit back 10 fold any attacks from Gazastan or Palestine. Then let time take its course!
82. #81 - if anyone "forces" emigration, there will be intl
eporue ,   europe   (04.25.11)
military intervention... stop wasting time with this deluded ideas...
83. #52 Yousuf
Warren ,   Sydney, Australia   (04.25.11)
You are ALMOST correct - "The region of Palestine has, since its political inception in 1919, included both sides of the Jordan, but ALL OF IT was earmarked as a JEWISH homeland, in keeping with the fact that it has only EVER been a Jewish dominion, except when ruled by external conquerors (Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, Turks, British).
84. @ #17 Salma
HCQ ,   USA   (04.25.11)
Thanks for re-iterating that Fakestinians don't just want to live side by side with Israel in peace, but the goal is to destroy Israel. What fool would believe a people who are ever so undereducated and brainwashed?
85. only a mirage,a false hope,a fake dream
jo   (04.25.11)
Salma, you and your impotant dreamers, can formulate all the multiple scenarios to you heart content - to no avail..The reality is that you will NEVER get Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel-Aviv or any other part of Israel. It is Jewish, was Jewish and will remain jewish. It was made and built by Jews and will remain Jewish. The envy of of 3rd world countries and lazy compatriots of yours..You had over 60 years to emulate or surpass your ennemy and prove to the world that you are willing and capable. Instead, you chose to be killers, beggars,and destructive; A deadly combination to join civilization. Saddly, this trait is being passed on to every generation of arabs. Your leaders (no exceptions) stuff their pockets with the $$ billions that the not so bright EU and US are pouring in this bottomless pit, while your " beloved brothers " live in abject poverty, no bread, no work, no healthcare. Salma, this is obviously your " dream house ". Go build it somewhere else. -- Good luck.
86. #17-frustrated moron, dumb comments
Don Rosenberg ,   Palatine USA   (04.25.11)
There is no pale..... people or state. It was made up to unite the colonialist interloping arabs on Israeli land to destroy Israel. More and more people understand the fraud and lies of your racist, terrorist group of fakes including your idiotic comments. Maybe you need 72 virgins.
87. #40 Arab - Rewrite WW1 History?
Dallas ,   Canada   (04.25.11)
WW1 is over, the Ottoman Empire lost and is no more, and San Remo is the legal basis which still holds. Unless your agenda is to get the world to delete WW1 history, please stop your ranting.
88. Europe, #82
Jason, Ph.D. ,   Charlotte, USA   (04.25.11)
There will be military intervention? Israel has over 200+ nuclear weapons, including a submarine-based second strike capability easily capable of reaching Europe. There will be no military intervention.
89. Revisiting
Kabir ,   Tehran Iran   (04.25.11)
Israel is Palestine
90. #45 wet burqa competition , I love it....thanks
rachel ,   usa   (04.25.11)
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