Laura
2009-06-28 08:57:43
Yes indeed, why is the term “occupied” thrown around so easily? Who’s territory exactly is being occupied? Before Israel was in control, Jordan occupied the west bank which is actually Judea and Samaria. Only two countries, England and Pakistan recognized Jordan’s occupation. In 1967 Jordan along with other Arab nations initiated a war against Israel and Israel gained Judea and Samaria along with Gaza, the Golan Heights, the Sinai which has since been given back to Egypt. So how does gaining territory in a war of self-defense constitute an “occupation” of that territory and considering the territory was never a sovereign entity to begin with? Again I ask who’s territory is being occupied here?
