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The EngagementThe EngagementThe problem in the Holy land, its roots and solutionThe problem in the Holy land, its roots and solution

Who are the Palestinians? Who are the Palestinians? How many Palestinians live west of the Jordan?How many Palestinians live west of the Jordan? Who are the refugees?Who are the refugees? Compromises and disengagements complicate the Compromises and disengagements complicate the

situation – a change in direction is needed situation – a change in direction is needed "You cannot solve a problem with the same "You cannot solve a problem with the same

consciousness that created it” – Albert Einstein consciousness that created it” – Albert Einstein The origin and numbers of the Palestinians negates The origin and numbers of the Palestinians negates

separation and the two states solution separation and the two states solution "Yes” to engagement and to one state solution"Yes” to engagement and to one state solution

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The ProblemThe Problem

The Holy land: a hub of violence in the The Holy land: a hub of violence in the world.world.

The Two-State Solution in the Holy The Two-State Solution in the Holy land: won’t bring stability.land: won’t bring stability.

Continuation of the present situation Continuation of the present situation in the Holy land: will increase in the Holy land: will increase violence.violence.

An era of terrorism & proliferation of An era of terrorism & proliferation of WMDs: A growing peril.WMDs: A growing peril.

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The Crisis – As an OpportunityThe Crisis – As an Opportunity

Among the JewsAmong the Jews Supporters of the Greater Israel Movement are in crisis and at a loss.Supporters of the Greater Israel Movement are in crisis and at a loss. Supporters of partition of Eretz-Israel demand the People of Israel hide Supporters of partition of Eretz-Israel demand the People of Israel hide

their heads in the sand. their heads in the sand. To ‘let things ride’ is impossible because the situation is deteriorating To ‘let things ride’ is impossible because the situation is deteriorating

into a brutal war.into a brutal war. The corruption is the result of the absence of a genuine Zionist The corruption is the result of the absence of a genuine Zionist

challenge replaced by pursuit of material personal goals.challenge replaced by pursuit of material personal goals.

Among the PalestiniansAmong the Palestinians Supporters of FATAH have lost legitimacy and control.Supporters of FATAH have lost legitimacy and control. Supporters of HAMAS got the dream of their control in Supporters of HAMAS got the dream of their control in

Greater Palestine dwarfed into the Gaza Strip. Greater Palestine dwarfed into the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian public-at-large knows that things have never The Palestinian public-at-large knows that things have never

been worse and looks back with yearning at Israel control.been worse and looks back with yearning at Israel control.

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Is there a way out of the Is there a way out of the present fix? present fix?

Yes! But one must first Yes! But one must first understand the roots of the understand the roots of the

problem!problem!

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A series of genetic research indicate a very A series of genetic research indicate a very close relationship between Palestinians and close relationship between Palestinians and Jews!!!Jews!!!

The following recognized and discussed The following recognized and discussed Palestinians’ Israelite roots:Palestinians’ Israelite roots:German researchers (1860)German researchers (1860)Israel Belkind (1894)Israel Belkind (1894)Lev Borochov (1905)Lev Borochov (1905)David Ben-Gurion (1917, 1956)David Ben-Gurion (1917, 1956)Yitzhak Ben-Zvi (1917-1932)Yitzhak Ben-Zvi (1917-1932)

The Roots of the ProblemThe Roots of the Problem

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Conclusions of primary Leaders of ZionismConclusions of primary Leaders of Zionism

BelkindBelkind: The Arabs of Eretz-Israel: The Arabs of Eretz-Israel are blood are blood brothers of the Jewsbrothers of the Jews

BorochovBorochov: The Arab peasantry (: The Arab peasantry (FellahinFellahin) of ) of Eretz-Israel are offspring of the remnants of Eretz-Israel are offspring of the remnants of Hebrew farmers in antiquity. Hebrew farmers in antiquity.

Ben-GurionBen-Gurion: The majority of the peasantry and : The majority of the peasantry and their offspring in Eretz-Israel…undoubtedly their offspring in Eretz-Israel…undoubtedly have a lot of Jewish blood in their veins, [from] have a lot of Jewish blood in their veins, [from] those simple Jewish farming folk who chose due those simple Jewish farming folk who chose due to hard times chose to deny their religion to to hard times chose to deny their religion to prevent being uprooted from their soil. prevent being uprooted from their soil.

Ben-ZviBen-Zvi: Anthropological studies on the Jewish : Anthropological studies on the Jewish origin of the Palestiniansorigin of the Palestinians

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Why was nothing done about this at the time?Why was nothing done about this at the time?

The Palestinians were the majority in western Eretz-The Palestinians were the majority in western Eretz-Israel up until 1948. Israel up until 1948.

The People of Israel were busy in realizing the The People of Israel were busy in realizing the Ingathering of the ExilesIngathering of the Exiles

Terrorist activity of foreigners to west of the Jordan Terrorist activity of foreigners to west of the Jordan The number of foreigners rose steadily up until 1948. The number of foreigners rose steadily up until 1948. The Holocaust, partition of Eretz-Israel and the flight of The Holocaust, partition of Eretz-Israel and the flight of

Palestinian refugees during the war curtailed the Palestinian refugees during the war curtailed the problem. problem.

Ben-Gurion sought to Judaize the BedouinBen-Gurion sought to Judaize the Bedouin Quantitative data was unavailable at the time!Quantitative data was unavailable at the time!

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Today however…Today however… Worsening circumstances demand changing the rules of Worsening circumstances demand changing the rules of

the middle east “game”the middle east “game” The People of Israel is adequately consolidatedThe People of Israel is adequately consolidated The Jews are a significant majority in the Holy LandThe Jews are a significant majority in the Holy Land Most of the foreigners fled with the refugees or emigratedMost of the foreigners fled with the refugees or emigrated New quantitative research with far-reaching ramifications New quantitative research with far-reaching ramifications

exists:exists:

- Various genetic studies- Various genetic studies

- Historio-geographic research- Historio-geographic research

- Historio-demographic research- Historio-demographic research Rich set of first-hand collaborative evidence has been Rich set of first-hand collaborative evidence has been

gatheredgathered

One cannot continue to ignore the issue!One cannot continue to ignore the issue!

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Genetic StudiesGenetic StudiesIndependent, on proximity of Jews & PalestiniansIndependent, on proximity of Jews & Palestinians

Relatively old study on blood groups, Relatively old study on blood groups, enzymes & antigens.enzymes & antigens.

1990s sickle-cell anemia study1990s sickle-cell anemia study Studies on the Y chromosome Studies on the Y chromosome published in published in

20002000 (82% of the Palestinians are very close to the (82% of the Palestinians are very close to the Jews!)Jews!)

Immune system research published on Immune system research published on 20002000

Study on DNA from Embryo MitochondriaStudy on DNA from Embryo Mitochondria Hereditary deafness researchHereditary deafness research (exclusive to (exclusive to

the 2 sides!) the 2 sides!)

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Proximity of Various populationsProximity of Various populations

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Sabbath and Hanukah candles,Sabbath and Hanukah candles,Tashlich,Tashlich, Yom Kippur, Yom Kippur,

burial, mourning, circumcising, butchering, burial, mourning, circumcising, butchering, divorcing, 7 agricaltural species,divorcing, 7 agricaltural species,Thfilin, hafrasht Thfilin, hafrasht KhalaKhala, Bedouin Judgement, signs of mezuzahs, , Bedouin Judgement, signs of mezuzahs, synagogues, menorah, books and Magen David.synagogues, menorah, books and Magen David.

Jewish family namesJewish family names Village names that have not been changed – evidence Village names that have not been changed – evidence

of continuity of populationof continuity of population The word ‘The word ‘kufurkufur’ in names of ‘Arab’ villages is not ’ in names of ‘Arab’ villages is not

Arabic Arabic The name The name Yahud el-ArabYahud el-Arab given to the Palestinians given to the Palestinians Testimony of Bedouin, Palestinian villagers and in Testimony of Bedouin, Palestinian villagers and in

towns in the West Bank, the Galilee, Wadi Ara, Gaza, towns in the West Bank, the Galilee, Wadi Ara, Gaza, Hebron, Nablus, Lod and more Hebron, Nablus, Lod and more

Palestinian leaders’ claims that “they and the Jews are Palestinian leaders’ claims that “they and the Jews are ‘one people’ (King Feisal, Anton Atallah), ‘sons of the ‘one people’ (King Feisal, Anton Atallah), ‘sons of the prophet Samuel’ (Arafat), descendents of the Early prophet Samuel’ (Arafat), descendents of the Early Christians (Ashrawi), non-Arabs (historians, Arafat) Christians (Ashrawi), non-Arabs (historians, Arafat)

Customs, Names and TestimonyCustoms, Names and Testimony(Already discovered among 50% of the (Already discovered among 50% of the

Palestinians)Palestinians)

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Historio-Geographic ResearchDifferentiations between two parts of the Holy Land:mountainous regions & lowlands

The Holy Land as a ‘land bridge’ – major crossroad

Exposed to frequent penetration from beyond the borders

Most penetration concentrated in the coastal region

Population exchange in the coastal region

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The Geographic-Demographic DimensionThe Geographic-Demographic Dimension

Differentiation between two types of Differentiation between two types of movement of peoples:movement of peoples:

The movement of The movement of colonizing peoplescolonizing peoples vs. vs. imperialistic peoplesimperialistic peoples

Settlement movements – popular Settlement movements – popular settlement – colonization settlement – colonization

Imperialist movements – regime Imperialist movements – regime change, not population changeschange, not population changes

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The Israelite Settlement in the mountain Country (~1200 BCE)Only the Canaanites, the Philistines and the Israelites were colonizing peoples.

Only the Israelites settled in the mountainous regions.

Canaanites and Philistines settled only in the lowlands.

All other peoples: Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, Turks and British – were movements of imperialistic peoples.

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Settlement in Eretz-Israel on the Eve of Zionist Settlement (1860 CE)

In the Muslim Period (from the 7th to the 19th Century) primarily the lowlands were depopulated. The population that survived was primarily in the mountain regions.

As a result: The first Zionists encountered a country that was largely a wasteland in the lowlands compared to populated areas in the mountainous regions.

The conclusion: Most of the longtime population (75%) is in the mountainous regions and is of Israelite descent.

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Settlement in the Holy Land in Modern Times

Movement of people in the 19th & 20th centuries was primarily in the lowlands.

Parallel to Zionist settlement, there was influx of foreigners from Arab countries.

The violent confrontation between the sides was primarily in the lowlands. The inhabitants of the mountain regions were for the most part ‘outside the arena’.

Result: Most foreigners fled from the lowlands & created the refugee problem.

The Palestinian population that remained in the Holy Land was for the most part Descendents of the People of Israel (65%-85%) mainly dwellers of the mountainous regions.

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The Roots The Roots - A Demographic Survey of the - A Demographic Survey of the Demographic History of the Holy LandDemographic History of the Holy Land

(based on integration of data from a host of sources)(based on integration of data from a host of sources)

The People of Israel 2000 years ago (in The People of Israel 2000 years ago (in millions)millions)

5.5 (M) Jews in Eretz-Israel.5.5 (M) Jews in Eretz-Israel. Samaritans: Israelites in Samaria – 0.9 Samaritans: Israelites in Samaria – 0.9 Edomites and Moabites (converts – Edomites and Moabites (converts –

Brethren of Israel): 0.7 (e.g. Genuine Jews – Brethren of Israel): 0.7 (e.g. Genuine Jews – 4.8)4.8)

Others: 0.2 small nations (Phoenicians, Others: 0.2 small nations (Phoenicians, Philistines, Canaanites) and Romans Philistines, Canaanites) and Romans

The People of Israel in Eretz-Israel: a 97% The People of Israel in Eretz-Israel: a 97% majoritymajority

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The Great Revolt (70 CE)The Great Revolt (70 CE)

2.5 (M) were killed, and 2 (M) were exiled.2.5 (M) were killed, and 2 (M) were exiled. The People of Israel remained a 92% of the The People of Israel remained a 92% of the

population – a huge majority.population – a huge majority.

The Bar-Kokhba Revolt (135 CE)The Bar-Kokhba Revolt (135 CE) 1 (M) Jews remained, 0.3 Samaritans out of total 2.8 1 (M) Jews remained, 0.3 Samaritans out of total 2.8

population population 1. 3 Arabs1. 3 Arabs Only 46% were from the People of Israel, Only 46% were from the People of Israel, Change of the name of the country from Judea to Change of the name of the country from Judea to

PalestinaPalestina!!!!!!

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The Arab Conquest (640 CE)The Arab Conquest (640 CE) Came after depopulation following the wars between the Came after depopulation following the wars between the

Parthians and the Byzantines Parthians and the Byzantines There was no Arab colonization in the Holy LandThere was no Arab colonization in the Holy Land 500,000 Jews, 70,000 Samaritan, 220,000 small nations, 500,000 Jews, 70,000 Samaritan, 220,000 small nations,

170,000 Arabs, 700,000 Roman Army!170,000 Arabs, 700,000 Roman Army! Religious distribution: 500,000 Religion of Israel, 45,000 Religious distribution: 500,000 Religion of Israel, 45,000

Islam, 1,100,000 (the overwhelming majority) Christianity Islam, 1,100,000 (the overwhelming majority) Christianity People of Israel 34% – lowest in historyPeople of Israel 34% – lowest in history In the first 400 years of Arab rule, only a small percentage In the first 400 years of Arab rule, only a small percentage

accepted Islam. accepted Islam.

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The Key Point - the al-Hakem Edict (1012 CE)The Key Point - the al-Hakem Edict (1012 CE)

Prohibition of non-Muslims to remain in Prohibition of non-Muslims to remain in the Holy Landthe Holy Land

Most Christians leave, including most Most Christians leave, including most of the Arabsof the Arabs

Most of the People of Israel become Most of the People of Israel become Musta’arbimMusta’arbim

People of Israel (670,000) again People of Israel (670,000) again become the majority – 73%become the majority – 73%

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Damage of the Mameluk PeriodDamage of the Mameluk Period Most of the Descendents of the Romans left or Most of the Descendents of the Romans left or

were previously killed were previously killed The People of Israel 95% of the populationThe People of Israel 95% of the population Depopulation of the Holy Land begins in 1453Depopulation of the Holy Land begins in 1453 Brethren of IsraelBrethren of Israel (Descendents of the Moabites (Descendents of the Moabites

and Edomites) depart for Persiaand Edomites) depart for Persia Eastern Holy Land is totally emptyEastern Holy Land is totally empty At the close of Mameluk rule (1517) there are At the close of Mameluk rule (1517) there are

only 150,000 inhabitants in the countryonly 150,000 inhabitants in the country Improvement under the Ottoman Turks brings Improvement under the Ottoman Turks brings

back departees and doubles the population back departees and doubles the population

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Movement EastwardMovement Eastward(18(18thth Century) Century)

SubdivisionSubdivisionss (16(16thth Century)Century)

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18001800 The People of Israel: 85% The People of Israel: 85% Brethren of IsraelBrethren of Israel return from return from

Persia while losing their identityPersia while losing their identity Brethren of Israel infected with Brethren of Israel infected with

Persian extremismPersian extremism Desc. of IsraelDesc. of Israel hide their identity hide their identity Lands in the East are occupiedLands in the East are occupied

18401840 Arrival of foreigners (west)Arrival of foreigners (west) Brethren of Israel move westward Brethren of Israel move westward

(Lowlands) (Lowlands) Portion of Desc. of Israel move the Portion of Desc. of Israel move the

eastward & north eastward & north

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1914 West of the Jordan Only1914 West of the Jordan Only People of Israel among non-Jews: 74%People of Israel among non-Jews: 74% Desc. of Israel reside in the Hill Country, far distant Desc. of Israel reside in the Hill Country, far distant

from most Jewsfrom most Jews Brethren of Israel feel threatened they will have to Brethren of Israel feel threatened they will have to

migrate due to the influx of the Jews migrate due to the influx of the Jews Brethren of Israel engage in terrorism against JewsBrethren of Israel engage in terrorism against Jews

Up to 1948 – Prior to the FlightUp to 1948 – Prior to the Flight Influx of many JewsInflux of many Jews Influx of Arab and Druze immigrants Influx of Arab and Druze immigrants Desc. of Israel return from the east, Syria and Desc. of Israel return from the east, Syria and

LebanonLebanon People of Israel among non-Jews drops to 62%People of Israel among non-Jews drops to 62%

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1949 – After the Flight1949 – After the Flight Most of the flight (75%) – not initiated by IsraelMost of the flight (75%) – not initiated by Israel Most of those fleeing – Desc. & brethren of Israel from the eastMost of those fleeing – Desc. & brethren of Israel from the east Arab refugees remained in West Bank & Gaza awaiting next warArab refugees remained in West Bank & Gaza awaiting next war People of Israel among the non-Jews: 55%People of Israel among the non-Jews: 55% Number of refugees in West Bank inflated by 700%, Gaza 200%Number of refugees in West Bank inflated by 700%, Gaza 200% Number of inhabitants in West bank & Gaza inflated by 100+%Number of inhabitants in West bank & Gaza inflated by 100+%

19671967 Number of inhabitants in West Bank & Gaza inflated by Number of inhabitants in West Bank & Gaza inflated by

170% using documents of deceased and departees 170% using documents of deceased and departees Flight of many Arabs and Roman Desc. from West Bank. Flight of many Arabs and Roman Desc. from West Bank. People of Israel rises to 71%People of Israel rises to 71% The Israeli census decreased population inflation to 140%The Israeli census decreased population inflation to 140%

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By the close of 2008By the close of 2008 Emigration of most Arabs – gave up hope of Emigration of most Arabs – gave up hope of

defeating Israel (after 1967 & 1973 wars)defeating Israel (after 1967 & 1973 wars) Increased birth rate among Brethren of Israel – part Increased birth rate among Brethren of Israel – part

of their struggle of their struggle The number of Palestinians inflated by 2 millions The number of Palestinians inflated by 2 millions Genuine number of Palestinians, including Israeli Genuine number of Palestinians, including Israeli

‘Arabs’: 3.2 million (5.6 million Jews)‘Arabs’: 3.2 million (5.6 million Jews) Desc. of Israel - 1.6 mil., Brethren of Israel – 1.3 Desc. of Israel - 1.6 mil., Brethren of Israel – 1.3

mil., Arabs - 90,000mil., Arabs - 90,000 People of Israel among the Palestinians 89.5%People of Israel among the Palestinians 89.5% Most of the Palestinian refugees are foreign to land Most of the Palestinian refugees are foreign to land

west of the Jordanwest of the Jordan

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The Finding is Supported from 7 directionsThe Finding is Supported from 7 directions GeneticGenetic, based on various studies (82%);, based on various studies (82%); Religious behaviorReligious behavior, based on Palestinians customs , based on Palestinians customs

related to religious practice (Ben-Zvi and others);related to religious practice (Ben-Zvi and others); Linguistic and nomenclatureLinguistic and nomenclature, Arabic dialect, , Arabic dialect,

names of villages and families (Condor, Ben-Zvi); names of villages and families (Condor, Ben-Zvi); Palestinian traditionsPalestinian traditions, according to testimony, , according to testimony,

claims and narratives of many Palestinians as to claims and narratives of many Palestinians as to their origins (Ben-Zvi and many others);their origins (Ben-Zvi and many others);

Historio-GeographicalHistorio-Geographical (Elon Yarden 65%-85%) (Elon Yarden 65%-85%) Historio-DemographicHistorio-Demographic (Tsvi Misinai 89.5%) (Tsvi Misinai 89.5%) National-TerritorialNational-Territorial, the uniqueness of the conflict, the uniqueness of the conflict

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Physicist David BohmPhysicist David Bohm::

““The notion that all these fragments are The notion that all these fragments are separately existent is evidently an separately existent is evidently an illusion, and this illusion cannot do other illusion, and this illusion cannot do other than lead to endless conflict and than lead to endless conflict and confusion. confusion.

Indeed, the attempt to live according to Indeed, the attempt to live according to the notion that the fragments are really the notion that the fragments are really separate is, in essence, what has led to separate is, in essence, what has led to the growing series of extremely urgent the growing series of extremely urgent crises that is confronting us today.”crises that is confronting us today.”

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One State for One PeopleOne State for One People

The Solution is Self-EvidentThe Solution is Self-Evident

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David Ben-Gurion:David Ben-Gurion: The common origins of Jews and Palestinians carries The common origins of Jews and Palestinians carries

the keys to a future solution to the problem of the Holy the keys to a future solution to the problem of the Holy Land!Land!

To live in Israel without believing in miracles is To live in Israel without believing in miracles is impractical! impractical!

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In reality:In reality: Among the 50% with witness on Among the 50% with witness on Jewish or Israelite origin there is a desire to Jewish or Israelite origin there is a desire to rejoin!!rejoin!!

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The Real Just ‘Right of Return’:The Real Just ‘Right of Return’:The Return of the Palestinians to the People of IsraelThe Return of the Palestinians to the People of Israel

Return via Return via ulpansulpans to master the Hebrew language, to master the Hebrew language, Jewish culture, the history of the Holy Land, the Bible Jewish culture, the history of the Holy Land, the Bible and exposure to Jewish traditions.and exposure to Jewish traditions.

Such schooling will enable Returnees to integrate as Such schooling will enable Returnees to integrate as First Class Citizens.First Class Citizens.

Gradual reincorporation of tens of thousands a year Gradual reincorporation of tens of thousands a year over a 30 year period.over a 30 year period.

Those who do not wish to re-engage will become Those who do not wish to re-engage will become residents, hinging on loyalty residents, hinging on loyalty

In parallel, Jews will be schooled in the history of the In parallel, Jews will be schooled in the history of the country and Arabic culture.country and Arabic culture.

Conversion of child allowance grants into reductions in Conversion of child allowance grants into reductions in income tax will prevent ethnic-demographic problems income tax will prevent ethnic-demographic problems and rectify encouragement of parasitic dependence on and rectify encouragement of parasitic dependence on state welfare. state welfare.

Return to Jewish-Israeli nationality, without religious Return to Jewish-Israeli nationality, without religious coercion,coercion,

in accordance with in accordance with halachahalacha in the Holy Land in the Holy Land

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Palestinians and the People of Israel – Palestinians and the People of Israel – According to the Prophets:According to the Prophets:

““Thy children make haste; thy destroyers and they that Thy children make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth from thee.” (Isaiah made thee waste shall go forth from thee.” (Isaiah 49:17)49:17)

““Saying to the prisoners: ‘Go forth’; To them that are in Saying to the prisoners: ‘Go forth’; To them that are in darkness; ‘Show yourselves’; They shall feed in the darkness; ‘Show yourselves’; They shall feed in the ways, And mountains shall be their pasture.” (Isaiah ways, And mountains shall be their pasture.” (Isaiah 49:9)49:9)

““Proselytes are hard on Israel, like a sore on the skin.” Proselytes are hard on Israel, like a sore on the skin.” (Helbo. Talmud: Yebamot)(Helbo. Talmud: Yebamot)

““And say unto them: Thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I And say unto them: Thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the nations, will take the children of Israel from among the nations, whither they are gone, and will gather them on every whither they are gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land; side, and bring them into their own land; And I will make And I will make them one nation in the land, upon the mountains of them one nation in the land, upon the mountains of Israel [!], Israel [!], and one king shall be king to them alland one king shall be king to them all; and ; and they shall be no more two nations [!], neither shall they they shall be no more two nations [!], neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms any more at all;…I will be divided into two kingdoms any more at all;…I will make a covenant of peace with themmake a covenant of peace with them – – it shall be an it shall be an everlasting covenant with themeverlasting covenant with them.” (Ezekiel 37:21-22, 26) .” (Ezekiel 37:21-22, 26)