Mutual regocnition of two sovereign, independent states Israel & Palestine living peacefully side-by-side with their capitals of Jerusalem (East Jerusalem – capital of Palestine) US-Russian – Intl Security Guarantees Honorable and fair solution to the Refugee Questions Final secure borders mutually agreed upon during peace negotiations based on the road-map for peace and UN reso 242/338 The Palestinian/Arab side did not recognize the UN resolutions adopted in 1947 for the creation of two states, but rather responded with invasion, aimed at the destruction of the Jewish State.
The ” right of self-determination ” and the ” right of return ” (al haq al auwdah) remain the main policy, even until now … this means the elimination of Israel and replacement with a Palestinian State instead ….
The PNA, Palestinian Authority talks about two states in the 1967 borders (which are not defensible by Israel), but no Palestinian public support, no mass rallies calling for peace and reconcilition with Israel have ever been seen on the streets of the Westbank, quite the contrary is the case,whereas Gaza under (legally elected) Hamas Control,proclaims the final goals of ridding Palestine from the Jewish “Zionist” State … this is said and taught in kindergarden,schools and everywhere else, seeing the elimination of the Jewish State a mere ” matter of time ” … To them it matters not whether you are dovish good people, tolerant and well-intentioned, or whether you are hawkish, stubborn and ready for the fight (they always prefer the latter type of opponent) …
As long as this attitude which is being rekindled with every military campaign, every war there seriously cannot any group of people in their right mind be so naiiv as to think of a PEACEFUL – 2 state solution.
Those well-meaning groups of “peace activists” who are so one-sided and blinded by propaganda are driven by wishful unrealistic thinking, ignoring the fundamental threat which actually is so noisely apparent und unfolding everyday anew under their very eyes, but they remain blinded and deaf to these fundamental threats ! Often there is such a huge mentality gap, and a tendency to see the Palestinians through their western eyes and code of conduct, which is so very different and foreign beyond their comprehension.
Often these (mostly western) organizations do not realize their being cleverly and cynically exploited by Palestinian Propaganda, which is based on the human suffering, the terrible conditions of ongoing occupation for already over 4 decades, and which continues to be the main problem in the future.
The fact that much of the suffering is self-inflicted through the upholding of the “destruction of the zionist entity ” doctrine, the use of children and civilians as human shields, behind which armed militants conduct their deadly business, is blanked out so that only the tragic human suffering from the harsh occupation remains the main focus point, totally ignoring and disregarding the actual cause of such suffering and mishandling.
The suffering is terrible and must come to an end, must be eased as soon as possible. But the “HOW” is the biggest question,the most fateful question …
This requires readiness for compromise and sharing, a propect foreign to the unyielding position of regaining all of Palestine which was “stolen” from them, ignoring the historical background.
“DFMA Terra Sancta” does not automatically endorse the various peace and human rights organizations,but is rather critical of their policies, focusing on the human aspect, the support to ease living conditions under prolonged occupation.
At the same time we do not endorse Israeli right-wing harshness with regards to the settlements or demonstration of power, and the trampling on human and civil rights, despite the bitter conflict.
We recognize Israeli cautioness in dealing with its security concerns in view of increasing threat from the Palestinian and Arab side, it’s lack of trust which the Palestinians themselves are responsible for through their raging hatred and reaction towards the Jewish state. The Palestinian charter was never cancelled, but danced around with amendments designed to put Israel and the USA at ease, but the fundmentals have unfortunately not changed. The dilemma exist and is getting bigger with each passing year, with no practical solution in sight …
Both sides under the illusion of winning this struggle one-sidely in their favor, will come to realize that such action will lead to the opposite of their aspirations, as there will be no winners – only losers, while a more balanced approached could actually result in the resolve of the conflict and peaceful co-existence.
Until such time, if ever, everything else will just remain one-sided, well intentioned but useless, even harmful
Easing the suffering can be likened to para-medics in the battle zone who,if true paramedics will treat the wounds,no matter whose side the injured might belong to.
For this they deserve credit, but for not understanding the true nature of the conflict and the destructive powers at work,or not willing to be fair and even-balanced we will not praise them !
At the same time we call upon the Israeli side to ease the joke of occupation, to strive for dialoge and refrain from one-sided actions that can be viewed of aiming at a one-state (Jewish) solution with a hostile Arab-Palestinian population which will eventually outnumber the Jewish inhabitants …
Such policies are folly and self-defeating !
We can liken the present stage of affairs in Israel to a wonderful mansion, full of prosperity,progress and luxury, a carefree life and a wonderful future …. All this takes place in the upper floors, the grandious gardens and wonderful surroundings, while deep down in the basement a terrible activity takes place, unnoticed and ignored by the inhabitants of this wonderful mansion, only recognized by a small group of guards on duty …. Like termites gnawing away the foundations this mansion will be doomed if the harmful underming activity in the fundaments are not being taken care of !
So do not pretend that all is in order and all is well but search for a solution day and night
