Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Lets Define 'Occupation'

It seems to be a favourite word in all corners of the Middle East.  The 'Israeli Occupation' or 'Resisting Occupation' though rarely do we  hear what this means. 

Finally Hizbullah admitted 'Occupation' means the Shabaa Farms (offcially disputed area of Syria not Lebanon)

The Palestinians consistenly use this term 'Occupation' which is convenient when the world understands the expression 'Occupied Territories'  (gaza & west bank).  However look at the flags and emblems of all Palestinian / Hamas organisations and you soon learn that Occupation implies every square inch of Israel.

Lets finally sit down and understand what occupation the Arabs feel they need resist.  Lets finally understand where the end game lies, then perhaps we can begin real negotiations for a final solution.


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