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In Israel, members of Arab minority embrace Palestinian identity
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Published: 09.05.19, 19:59
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1. Ignorance
Ed   (05.09.19)
Many of the people quoted here are ignorant of their own history. There was no Palestinian identity before 1948. People who lived in what became Israel regarded themselves simply as Arabs. Later, when Nasser became the leader of Egypt, they rallied under the banner of pan-Arabism and sought to join the country that was formed from the union of Syria and Egypt. Palestinian identity was invented after the 6 day war because, I think, it aroused sympathy among foreigners. When pan-Arabism dominated, it seemed ridiculous to deny Jews a tiny sliver of land in the vast expanse of Arab settlement. Palestinian identity made it more plausible to speak of Israel as a colonial power. Interesting to me how long it has taken the Arab population of Israel to endorse this scam.
2. they need look East of the River or eveyting free in EU
jore ,   la   (05.09.19)
3. This is why peace is not possible.
Expert   (05.09.19)
It has nothing to do with land. It is the wounded ego of the Arabs that they can't abide Jews having sovereignty over themselves anywhere in the world. We are supposed to be Dhimmis to the superior Muslims. Yet, on our tiny land, we have succeeded in building a vibrant, flourishing country in all domains: Economic, scientific, educational, military, health care, etc. With the Arabs massive land mass, they remain primitive and third world. This eats them up alive. They will never be satisfied unless the nightmare of Israel reminding them of their low standing in the world goes completely away.
4. Same Old Story
Erich   (05.10.19)
Replace the words Israel and Palestinian with any other country having a sizable Arab or Muslim minority and you will hear the same story. The Arabs and Muslims will never accept minority status or peaceful coexistence with non-Arabs or non-Muslims. They believe that the world is rightfully theirs to rule, and sadly they one day indeed rule because of the stupidity, ignorance and cowardice of the world at large.
5. Palestinian Israel's?
tiki ,   belgium   (05.10.19)
They have 'Palestine' with Abbas as as their president.
They have Gaza with Hanyeh as their PM.
They have Jordan/Palestine with Abdullah as their king.

Jews have only Israel.

These ungrateful traitors don't deserve an Israeli passport.
6. Arab life
Arnie ,   Montreal   (05.10.19)
If Israel disappeared on a Thursday the Arabs could celebrate a d give out candy all weekend long but when Monday came around they would still be in the same situation as before Thursday except they wouldn’t have Israel to blame for their situation anymore.
7. Treat them as third class citizens
jon   (05.10.19)
and then you are amazed why they do not sing you Hatikva? repress them more, maybe that will bring back loyalty.
8. There are also "Palestinian Jews" and
solomon ,   New York   (05.10.19)
"Palestinian Christians" as all who lived there can be called "Palestinians". Arab "Palestinians" as the only "Palestinians" is a Fake. Their families all came from Arabia...erego "Arabs".
9. ITS TIME FOR THE ARABS TO MOVE. THEY CAN'T BE PART OF ISRAEL
OLEG ,   FLORIDA   (05.10.19)
10. May they continue celebrating nakba till eternity comes!!!!!
Arthur Anchipolovsky ,   san francisco   (05.10.19)
11. Israel must separate from “ Israeli” Arabs it’s critical
Dangerous 5thColumn ,   Jerusalem   (05.10.19)
They should be virtually transferred to the Palestinian Authority
They are all ready a dangerous 5th column countless acts of terrorism have eminated from their towns resulting in the death of Israeli Jews and the Arab Greek Orthodox Christians are the very worst their formal liturgy is filled with hate if the Jew give them a Palestinian Flag a Palestinian passport and above all Palestinian social benefits Let their be a full Palestinian State then If thee is a war it can be a fair fight ...if we don’t we will and may already become a bi national state ..disengage now !!
12. The Nakba protestors are in no way representative...
Tim ,   Brighton   (05.10.19)
Of the body of young Israel Arab opinion

Despite Tibis efforts at promoting division, separation and exclusion – when you meet so many young Israeli Arabs in the UK free to speak their minds…what they say is what most of they and their compatriots want is more inclusion into all aspects of society NOT LESS and are among some of the most vocal and articulate advocates for Israel

A new generation and indeed this 'silent majority' of young Israel-Arabs, still reluctant to speak openly in their communities for fear of being ostracised, nevertheless - far from being uncertain about their identity are comfortable, confident and assured of their Israel-Arab heritage and despite many problems experienced in their communities like many others in Israel, want to work within the system side by side with fellow Israelis to improve things rather than gripe and carp from the sidelines

These demonstrators many of whom have prospered immensely in Israel, prefer to call themselves Palestinian not Israeli - yet not one of them TIBI INCLUDED would readily give up their Israeli benefits, comforts, education, health services and economic opportunities and indeed their freedom of speech that their Israeli citizenship has afforded them
13. Fake news. Surveys show Arabs embrace Israeli identity
Jake   (05.10.19)
in rising numbers, and the numbers that regard themselves as Israeli are significantly greater than those that regard themselves as palestinian.
This article largely cites anecdotal evidence to make its point, which is hardly convincing.
14. Only small minority of loyal Arabs should be allowed to stay
Chaim ,   Israel   (05.10.19)
Israeli Arabs, who consider themselves "Palestinian", are a dangerous fifth column, who must not be allowed to stay in Israel. Only a small minority of Arabs, of proven loyalty, should be allowed to stay. Political correctness be damned. Israel's welfare is infinitely more important.
15. May their next “ Nakba” be celebrated in Jordan
Disengage ,   Jerusalem   (05.10.19)
16. National Aspirations are not with Israel
lee ,   la   (05.10.19)
Tzippi Livni: "Arab national aspirations of the Arabs are not with Israel." The Arab population should be encouraged to leave. As the Arab population grows the chances of civil war only increase. The war of 48 goes on.
17. BOYCOTT THEIR SHOPS & BUSINESS. THEY ARE A CANCER!!!
OLEG ,   NAPLES FL   (05.10.19)
every time I visit Israel I stay with my cousin in Haifa. I make sure I don't buy nothing from them. I went to a pharmacy owned by Arabs with 2 Russian ladies working behind the desk. the Muslim owner was so rude I just walked away. in down town Haifa they own most of the grocessery, food stores and resturants. do not shop there. spend your money with Jewish Israelis. they are not our friends 95% of them.
18. THROW THAT SCUM OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (05.10.19)
19. Move the Border
Jake ,   Dallas   (05.10.19)
So their villages are in "Palestine". They don't have to move - Israel can move the border so the land is given to "Palestine" and the Arabs can be relieved of the torture of living under Jewish rule. Then watch them scream and cry.
20. Get rid of all that chaff!
(05.11.19)
21. ALL TRAITORS & ENEMIES OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL.
oleg ,   florida   (05.11.19)
THEY HATE US BUT I HATE THEM MORE. THEY SHOULD BE FORCED OUT WITH PAYMENTS AND RELOCATE TO CANADA, SWEDEN, GERMANY, FRANCE OR NEW ZEALAND. MOST OF THE MUSLIM STATES DON'T WANT TO TAKE THIS THANKLESS TRASH. THEY LIVE IN PARADISE CALLED ISRAEL AND THE PISS ALL OVER ISRAEL.
22. What goes around comes around
Bertram ,   London, UK.   (05.12.19)
In the past - and even now - Jews in the Diaspora were accused of being disloyal, of being traitors, etc. 'Go back to Poland', 'go back to Palestine' were common imperatives before World War II. So it's interesting to see that some Jews have learned to turn the tables and adopt the rhetoric of their former persecutors.
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