DOHA, Qatar: QatarÂ’s ruler says the Arab identity in Jerusalem is threatened by Israeli expansion around the city claimed as capital by both Israel and Palestinians.
Yup, that's what happens when you lose four wars and two intifadas. The winner eventually comes to the conclusion that you losers aren't serious about behaving yourselves, and decides to take matters into their own hands.
Israel annexed Jerusalem around 1968. The world doesn't accept, the world doesn't like it, and you Arabs in particular have been real unhappy about it. But facts are stubborn things, and the fact is, Israel possesses Jerusalem. Israel is working now, more than ever, to integrate Jerusalem into its country, and you Arabs have a choice: you can try another war (sure, go ahead Sparky), or you can negotiate and offer Israel something that would cause them to give East Jerusalem back to you. But alternately blustering, whining and issuing threats of Dire Revenge™ haven't worked, and don't look to do so in the near future. |
Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani urged a UN-backed investigation into Israeli settlements as well as Israeli actions in predominantly Arab districts in Jerusalem and surrounding areas captured by the Jewish state in 1967.
His remarks Sunday opened a conference in the Gulf emirateÂ’s capital Doha on Jerusalem.
The emir also pledged support for Palestinian reconciliation between rivals Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. Qatar hosted talks earlier this month that led to a Palestinian unity accord. |