Reply #48: r242 requires things from all parties, none of which, except Israel [View All]

[Shaktimaan]

have even begun to make good on.

Regardless, r242 is the basis of the treaty, yet that does not mean that either side is to be held to every aspect of 242, just that the principles of it are the basis for the arrangement between egypt and Israel. Beyond even that, 242 does not mention the Palestinians at all, nor does it indicate that Israel is required to create a palestinian state out of the OPT or that all of the land, (some of which is legitimately disputed territory), belongs to anyone specific.

The OPT is unclaimed territory right now. 242 doesn't say anything to indicate otherwise. It doesn't make much sense that r242 would demand that Israel abandon the west bank to another occupying power, Jordan, who also gained the land by conquest. And since it doesn't say a word about the Palestinians or their rights in the OPT, self-determination, etc., it doesn't make much sense to assume that 242 requires Israel to abandon the WB or EJ.

Personally I'd like to see Israel pull out and leave the settler there. It would be interesting to see whether the PA provided for their security or if they just roll in and try to massacre them. What do you think would happen?