| There were instances in which Jewish forces expelled Arabs from their homes. (Even many pro-Israel sources will admit this). However, the vast majority of Arabs left not because they were forced out at gunpoint, but because they were afraid the Jews would do to them what they swore they would do to the Jews. In other words, they left out of fear, whether justified or not. Many other Arabs left simply to escape the violence, or because they did not want to live under Jewish rule. In addition, many Arabs left because they were short term residents of Palestine and did not have deep roots in the land. Palestinians today must be honest with themselves as to why they left the land. It is a gross oversimplification of history to suggest that they were all expelled by Jewish forces. |
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