| I do wish people like Raymond would learn some history. First of all, background. Hebron -- or at least part of it -- was purchased by Abraham for an outrageous price so that he could bury his wife there. It is also the grave site of Jacom and Issac, as well as Rebecca and Leah. (Rachel is buried near Bethlehem) The city was occupied primarily by Jews from its earliest days, until 1929 when they were mostly slaughtered by the few Arabs who lived there. The remainder left in fear of their lives, retaining title to their homes and business sites. So how do they, on their return after a mere 50 years, become extremist settlers. Unless your premise is that all of Israel is a settlement, you should learn some history. And maybe some definitions. According to the UN any Arab who lived in the area for two years is a arefugee and must be allowed to return. Most of them barely meet the criteria and the fact that their descendents are also considered refugees is a real extension. |
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