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Israel/Palestine

Mosby

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6. Flag of Palestine 1939

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Wed Jun 4, 2025, 09:52 AM

Jun 4

In 1967 the Israelis didn't steal land, they liberated land that had been illegally annexed by Jordan and Egypt. An important distinction you are ignoring.

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In 1901 there was no conflict in Palestine. No Israel, no 6 day war. [View all] gd1 Jun 4 OP

Good read. I understand your perspective. There was no problem in 1901, then there was... brush Jun 4 #1

Many Jews long wanted to return to their "homeland" and it was a big movement for decades LymphocyteLover Jun 4 #2

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In 1901, there was no Palestine. Beastly Boy Jun 4 #3

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Flag of Palestine 1939 Mosby Jun 4 #6

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Your map titled "Palestine" shows most of Lebanon, parts of Syria and Jordan's East Bank, and it doesn't show Gaza. Beastly Boy Jun 4 #8

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Palestine existed as a geographical unit. Beastly Boy Jun 4 #10

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It's been nice knowing you. Beastly Boy Jun 4 #12

Locking per I/P guidelines Lithos Jun 4 #13