Israel National News; Opeds; Israeli versus Arab land claims; Israeli versus Arab land claims If neither Jews nor Arabs owned most of the land, did they have a right to establish a state there?

The question often asked but rarely explored or answered is why the Arab Middle East has remained quiet and on the sidelines as their fellow Arabs in Palestine and Lebanon are being slaughtered.

Egypt, the only Arab state to share a border with Gaza, and Jordan, which is next to the Israeli-occupied West Bank, have both warned against Palestinians being forced off their land. Sign up here.

Jews and the Land of Israel: Part XIII: Arab Leadership Vigorously Protested the Sale of Land to Jews. By. Alex Grobman PhD. - 15 Sivan 5783 – June 4, 2023. 0. Share on Facebook. Tweet on Twitter ...

The Holy Land was largely emptied of Jews only after the Arab conquest in the 7th century C.E. The Arabs dispossessed the Jews of their farmland, leaving most of them with no choice but to leave.

Zionist leaders met the idea of dividing the land into an Arab state and a Jewish state with enthusiasm. Related. Opinion: Trump’s plans for Gaza could undermine the ceasefire.

Palestinian citizens make up 20% of Israel's population, and many grieve the suffering in Gaza. Hundreds were arrested or lost jobs for questioning the war there, and doing so can still be perilous.

The question often asked but rarely explored or answered is why the Arab Middle East has remained quiet and on the sidelines as their fellow Arabs in Palestine and Lebanon are being slaughtered.