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The sum of our financial fears: What if the PA collapses?
Danny Rubinstein
Published: 12.10.15, 09:48
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1. Judea Samaria much greater area
Zika   (10.12.15)
Judea and Samaria constitutes 6000sq km of land so the Arabs that live have far more room than in Gaza . In fact a multi Tribal state is possible there : in Biblical times there were seven tribes and they remained as is read in Nechemia and Ezra . In this Violent area with Barrel Bombs and Mass executions and Sex slavery A Tough Security is needed that attempts some restraint and the IDF provides this . If Hamas and Fatah had Military Power they would be Barbarian like ISIS and the Shia militia as we witness now .
2. They can become migrants
Expert   (10.12.15)
If Palestinian terror causes Israel to disengage economically, yes, the Palestinian economy will be hurt. Perhaps, as a result, they will start packing off for better lands, like their brethren in Syria and elsewhere have done. I am sure they can find better places to live and prosper. This will allow Israel to live and prosper, as well.
3. If their" economy"collapses
trump   (10.12.15)
they migt go to europe,go !
4. Let fictional "Palestine" fall. This land is ours!
Chaim ,   Israel   (10.12.15)
Judea and Samaria were fine before Oslo created the abomination of fictional "Palestine". The foolish author wants to scare Israel into supporting out mortal "Palestinian" foes. Rubbish. Let fictional "Palestine" fall. This land is ours!
5. Too Dire of an Assessment
Shep ,   Memphis, TN - USA   (10.12.15)
The assumptions of the author are a bit extreme regarding the Palestinians. Yes, Israel will have to restrict Pal workers at some point if this continues, but not nessacarily all of them. Israel can afford to administer the West Bank if needed, but the Pals don't want that either. This will end sooner than later. The Israelis can wait this out at lot better than the Pals can. With that said, Israel's biggest challenge are the Israeli Arabs that adhere to the Islamic Brotherhood in the North. This problem could get REAL ugly.
6. Then the Arab workers should tell the terrorists to stop.
David ,   Hartford USA   (10.12.15)
If Arabs want to work in Israel, they should tell their kids and neighbors and friends to stop the terrorist activities. If the terror continues, the gates to Israeli jobs will be closed and they won't open for a long while. No peace and quiet for Jews, no jobs for Muslims.
7. This is Obama's famous deception
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (10.12.15)
Just give Muslims jobs and they will stop being terrorists for Jihad.
8. What a bunch of Leftist claptrap! Judea & Shomron will turn
(10.12.15)
into blossoming Jewish enterprise. By calling Land of Israel "West Bank" this Judo-Quisling gives away his game!
9. Abbas can use the €14 mil he's spending on his palace
Scott ,   Ramat Gan   (10.12.15)
to pay government workers. Israel doesn't have to worry about the PA going bankrupt. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the EU & The US will continue to throw money down this black hole.
10. There is no job a "palestinian" does that can't be done
A ,   Belgium   (10.12.15)
just as well and probably better by a Thai, a Romanian or even an African refugee. They are not needed, not wanted, and if 25% of their income depends on Israel than that is 25% too much that Israel is supplying.
11. Most of the 150,000 "working" in PA govt offices aren't
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (10.12.15)
Most of the Palestinian government payroll are "security" personnel, nominally affiliated with Fatah. Most of those loyal to Fatah but living in Gaza aren't working but merely collecting a salary. Most of the teachers and social workers are employed by UNRWA, and not funded by the PA. The author is right however in implying that donors funding through the corrupt PA will likely not continue such funding if Israel is forced to take back some of its old responsibilities in the territories.
12. PA collapses (may it be) nothing will happen
Larry ,   LA (formerly)   (10.13.15)
The difference between Gaza and the West Bank is that Sharon pulled all Jewish Israeli presence out of Gaza. Not one Jew remained to live or protect. In the West Bank, the Jewish Israelis live there in many settlements and the military presence in strong. In terms of livelihood, Arabs have existed on their own for years and will continue with out our factories.
13. Buy Bonds
David W. Lincoln ,   Edmonton, Canada   (10.15.15)
I suggest that friends of Israel buy Israel bonds so that when the PA collapses, the transition can be made. Call this an example of people putting money where their mouths are.
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