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Re: Time to take of the rose coloured glasses people

Yes, unfortunately as long as the Palestinians are radicalised, the Arab world will not generally support them.

BUT... neighbouring states will also not accept complete borders with Israel, as they know Israel has no intention on restricting its own territories.

So for now, the Palestinians serve as a buffer, as the other neighbours don't want direct conflict with Israel. They know as long as the Palestinians are there, their own territorial borders will not be compromised. But once they are gone, they are in trouble.

So it becomes a matter of subterfuge as to what they do, and who they support, depending on their own safety concerns.

The big play on the West Bank will eventually be the Jordan Valley. It is the only reason Israel refuse to concede there. All hell will break loose if Israel decide to take on the peaceful Jordanians in its sovereignty of the greater area.