If the Arab League had endorsed a Palestinian State in 1947, it could have averted the prolonged violence that persists to this day. EMBRACING the two-state solution and ratifying the Camp David Accords by Yasser Arafat might have prevented the Intifada and subsequent cycles of violence.
The involvement of groups like Hamas tends to exacerbate an already challenging situation. A Palestinian state could potentially reduce tensions with Israel over time, similar to the Korean Peninsula.
Why did the Arab League and Palestinian Leadership persistently reject the two-state solution, despite its widely recognized viability? Understanding the reasons behind this stance is crucial.
In discussions on this matter, PLEASE NOTE That it's common for a select group to strongly defend their positions. If you belong to this group and find it hard to entertain different viewpoints, feel free to express your perspective. This, however, doesn't negate the validity of the Palestinian Authority's rejection of the two-state solution.
What, in your view, could be a plausible alternative to the proposed two-state solution?
A COUNTER, & POPULAR OPINION:
Was Palestine a country before the state of Israel?
Palestine was historically a region with a distinct cultural, historical, and geographical identity in the eastern Mediterranean, Google is your friend, you can go and verify this🤷♂️.
It has deep historical and cultural significance for various groups, including Palestinians, Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Please read the above again: Palestinians, Jews, Christians, and Muslims🤷♂️
Just Like the Benin Kingdom, The Yorubas, The Hausas, And The Igbos in The East🤷♂️ before the dismantling of Benin Kingdom and then Colonialism which birthed Nigeria🤷♂️
Before the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948, the area known as Palestine was under Ottoman rule for several centuries.
After the fall of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I, the League of Nations granted Britain the mandate to administer the territory, which included what is now Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Listen carefully oh, sorry I meant, read carefully oh!
Even at this point under Britain, that region and its inhabitants are still referred to as Palestinians🤷♂️
During this period of British Mandate, various communities, including Jewish immigrants, Arab residents, and others, coexisted in the region.
The issue of the future of Palestine became increasingly complex and contentious, leading to tensions between Jewish and Arab communities. This point you will later understand as you read on💃🏾
In 1947, the United Nations proposed a plan to partition Palestine, 🤷♂️ Shey you heard that right👈🏿, Palestine you said that doesn't exist is about to be partitioned🤷♂️ into separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem as an international city.
The plan was accepted by Jewish leaders ( Jewish Leaders in Bracket) but rejected by Arab leaders (Arabs in Bracket in parentheses 😂) leading to a series of conflicts.
In 1948, following the declaration of the State of Israel, neighboring Arab states intervened, resulting in the Arab-Israeli War. The war led to significant changes in the territorial boundaries of the region.
Shey you also read that, even with disagreement from the Arabs, they still went ahead to declare a State of Israel with only Jews. Which ensued in conflicts🤷♂️
The most amazing thing is that, majority of people don't ask why the Arabs didn't Agree to that partition, read on, you will soon know🥴
After the war, the West Bank came under Jordanian control, while the Gaza Strip was administered by Egypt.
The situation remained complex, and the status of Palestine continued to be a central issue in regional and international politics.
In 1967, during the Six-Day War, Israel captured the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which remain areas of significant political dispute to this day. So for those wondering why the West Bank and Gaza Strip is Shrinking, this was it. It fell under Israel occupation🤷♂️
The Palestinian territories have been a focal point for efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel through diplomatic means, but achieving a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a complex and challenging endeavor.
@... Said The plan was accepted by Jewish leaders but rejected by Arab leaders, leading to a series of conflicts, but he didn't mention why the Arab leaders rejected it, did he?
What was the agreement they rejected, what location was apportioned to the Arabs, why did they reject it, what's the reason behind their rejection?🤷♂️
When I say agreement, I am referring to the only known United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine, which was proposed by the UN Special Committee on Palestine (UNSCOP) in 1947.
This plan recommended the partition of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem under international administration.
Now, Here are some of the key reasons why Arab leaders rejected the UN partition plan:
1. Territorial Allocation: The proposed plan allocated a larger portion of the land to the Jewish state (about 55%)
Compared to the Arab state (about 45%). Arab leaders believed this allocation was unfair and did not adequately recognize the Arab population at that time, the Arab population or presence at that time by the Israelites was termed minority, just the way they termed Uganda empty had they accepted Uganda as their Homeland for the Zionist Movement. Even their historical connection to the land was questioned which brought about the said partition of the Palestine Lands.
2. Jerusalem: The plan also proposed that Jerusalem to be under international administration rather than belonging to either the Jewish or Arab state.
Arab leaders wanted East Jerusalem, including the Old City with its religious sites, to be part of the Arab state🤷♂️ Shey you get that too?
3. Rejection of Jewish Statehood: Some Arab leaders rejected the idea of a Jewish state altogether, asserting that the Jewish population did not have a legitimate claim to statehood in Palestine.
4. Concerns about Palestinian Arab Population: Arab leaders were concerned about the fate of the Arab population in the proposed Jewish state.
They feared that the creation of a Jewish state might lead to the displacement of many Palestinian Arabs.
5. Nationalist and Political Considerations: Arab leaders, both within Palestine and in neighboring states, had their own nationalist and political interests. Some saw the partition plan as a violation of what they saw as the natural rights of the Palestinian people.
6. It's important to note that the rejection of the UN partition plan by Arab leaders contributed to the outbreak of hostilities, known as the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-1949, following the declaration of the State of Israel in 1948.
This war had significant consequences for the territorial boundaries and political landscape of the region.
So here is the full gist, you can now add verifiable opinions, not those that can't be verified please 🥺
The question you should be asking is, was the Northern Protectorate of Nigeria a Country before the Colonial masters, was the Benin Kingdom a Country? How about other parts before they came under the umbrella of "Nigeria together in Unity and Peace" ☮️🕊️,
Why didn't they commit act of segregation and Apartheid against the Benin because they were defeated in Battle?
Why didn't they also question the origin of the Muslims or other religion found in the land after the War with the Britain.
They could have easily done that because they also came with missionary ideologies🤷♂️
How about after the Civil War in Nigeria, why didn't Nigeria decide that the East are inferior clans who doesn't belong, and as such, they need to be Segregated by an Apartheid regime🤷♂️ and of course barricaded in the worlds largest prison camp so that they won't associate with other Nigerians.
Then we give them water and light and expect them to sing songs of joy and chant hymns of praises🤷♂️
Before the arrival of colonial powers, the Benin Kingdom and the Northern Protectorate were distinct political entities in what is now modern-day Nigeria.
Benin Kingdom: The Benin Kingdom, located in what is now southern Nigeria, was a highly organized and sophisticated African kingdom with a rich cultural and historical heritage. It was one of the major states in the region, known for its advanced art, metallurgy, and political structure.
The Kingdom of Benin had a centralized monarchy with the Oba (king) as the supreme ruler. It was a well-established kingdom with its own socio-political system, economy, and military.
The Northern Protectorate: The Northern Protectorate on the other hand was a British colonial administration that was established in the northern part of what is now Nigeria. It was created as a result of the British colonial policy to extend their influence and control over various regions in West Africa.
The Northern Protectorate encompassed diverse ethnic and cultural groups, each with its own social, religious, and political structures. It was not a pre-existing country or kingdom but a colonial administrative entity.
These two regions had distinct histories, cultures, and governance systems. They were brought together under British colonial rule as part of the broader entity known as Nigeria.
So when you look into the issue under these lenses, you will notice that it's not about Jews, Christianity, or Islam🤷♂️
It is about a particular sect going ahead to do what they want to do because they can, even without reaching an agreement🤷♂️
And mind you, the Camp David Accord is not the same with the British Partition proposal like you pointed out, the Camp David Accord is an entirely different entity from the British proposed partition🤷♂️
The Camp David Accords was in (1978):
Parties Involved: The Camp David Accords were a series of agreements negotiated between Egypt, Israel, and the United States.
The Context of the Agreement: These accords were aimed at resolving the longstanding conflict between Egypt and Israel.
They were negotiated at the U.S. presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland, in 1978.
The resolution: The Accords led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel in 1979, normalizing diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries.
While the British Partition Plan for Palestine was in (1947):
The Parties involved, we already know🤷♂️: The British Partition Plan for Palestine was a proposal put forth by the United Nations (UN).
The Context of the partition: The plan was designed to address the ongoing conflict between Jewish and Arab communities in the British Mandate of Palestine.
Was a resolution achieved?
The plan recommended the partition of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem under international administration.
It was accepted by Jewish leaders but rejected by Arab leaders, leading to a series of conflicts and ultimately contributing to the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-1949.🤷♂️
To understand why it was rejected by the Arabs, please go back up and read.
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