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The Pros And Cons Of Denying Israel

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Israel is a country brimming with contradictions. It was founded by atheist Jews to save their people from religious and ideological persecution. Yet today, hardline voices in government have turned Israel into a virtual theocracy allergic to the Arabs. It also claims to be the only democracy in the Middle East, yet militarily suppresses its Arab minority akin to an evil empire. Moreover, a constant source of Arab-Israeli friction, besides who owns Jerusalem, is the al-Aqsa Mosque. Also known as the Dome of the Rock or the Temple Mount, this compound located in the old quarters of East Jerusalem is sacred to the adherents of Islam, Christianity and Judaism—the world’s preeminent monotheistic religions.

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UNESCO’s communique was in response to a recent anti-Israel resolution sponsored by seven Arab member nations and Sudan that passed by a clear majority. The Palestinian Authority, naturally, was elated at the outcome. Spokesperson Nabil Abu Rdainah told reporters UNESCO’s position would add heft to the growing chorus of global voices that insist Israel “must end its occupation and recognize the Palestinian state and Jerusalem as its …show more content…

Even when 200 Palestinians have died during a 12-month period following clashes with Israeli security forces that began with increased security measures at the al-Aqsa compound targeting Muslims worshippers. Against this backdrop, Israel continues its policy of apartheid by creating illegal settlements and fencing Palestinians inside specific sectors of the

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