>1) You attack me.
>2) I fight back.
>3) I win.
>4) You lose.
>5) I keep what I win so you cannot attack me from there again.


Doug, this is the way it has generally worked. Though the other case may actually be more common:

1) I attack you.
2) You fight back.
3) I win.
4) You lose.
5) I keep what I win.


In either case it generally does not lead to 50+ years of hatred and bloodshed.

So what is different about Palestine?

I think there is one prime difference. Generally the residents of the conquered territory are incorporated into the conquering state. For example: Texas or Alsace-Lorraine.

Why has this not happened with the Palestinians refugees?

Because Jews would no longer constitute a majority in Israel!

What is the only acceptable solution from the (right-wing) Israeli point of view? Make the Palestinians go somewhere else. [See Deir Yessin.]

I've just started thinking about this so I'm open to learning more facts.
There is a new Dummies book out about the Middle East Conflict. I may buy it.

Peter


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