Posted on 05/10/2019 8:53:54 AM PDT by robowombat
Arabs have everything to gain from normalization with Israel, while Israel has little to gain
As an Arab activist and writer, I call on the Arab world to normalize relations with Israel, a move that would be almost entirely to our benefit alone. Israel will gain very little from this in practical terms, while Arabs stand to gain tremendously. The state of Israel is stronger and more stable than the Arab states on almost all fronts. If all borders were wide open in Arab states, few if any Israelis at all would flee Tel Aviv for Arab cities, but you would certainly see a flow of people in the opposite direction for the very same reason that multitudes of Arabs seek to emigrate to Europe.
The conflict over land must be put into perspective. The land which officially became the State of Israel was originally Jewish territory, one that was later controlled by a series of conquerors, including Arab-Muslims. The latter are the true occupiers, and they are fighting to reverse the reestablishment of Jewish sovereignty. Any sane person knows—or should know–that the Jews are not colonialists in this region, but rather an indigenous people. But we Arabs have grown arrogant to the point of denying all historical records of Jewish sovereignty preceding Arab-Muslim rule in the Middle East. The Hebrew language alone is evidence enough of long Jewish history in the land of Israel.
Even in my country of Jordan, which is officially at peace with Israel, we still hear the term “resistance to normalization” with the hated “Zionist enemy.” My people don’t understand that Israel is actually our friend, and that if we followed the Jewish state’s example then we, too, would become prosperous like America and Europe. Instead, we remain under the influence of an Islamic colonization that keeps us living a backward and primitive existence. Some examples: take a look at Israel’s universities compared to ours, its hospitals compared to ours, Israel’s technology compared to ours (if you can find any).
Israeli scientific research is often ahead of what’s coming out of Europe and America, while we Arabs wallow in the dark ages.Despite all our hostility, Israel still wants to live in peace with the Arabs. Can we really blame Jews for returning to a land from which they were forcibly expelled?
The real reason Arab countries resist normalization with Israel is that they reject Western civilization. The State of Israel is a civilized, democratic country, like those of Europe; sometimes even more so. The Arab world has been raised to detest this brand of civilization. What we find in the end is that those calling to resist normalization with Israel often do not truly understand what they are protesting. They want the benefits of European and Israeli civilization, but then spurn the genuine example of it right next door to us.
I note that what is now “European” civilization is largely built upon Judeo-Christian civilization, which originated with the Jews of the Middle East.
Our region is really the home of the Jewish, Aramaic and Syriac cultures. The Arabs came from the Arabian Peninsula and they colonized and obliterated those indigenous cultures. Over time, those original peoples began to forget and abandon their cultures and assimilate into Arab civilization.
The Arabs are the original occupiers, and have no right to deny the return of the Jewish nation. And that is why I call for normalization: for the recognition of the right of the Jews to exercise sovereignty in their ancestral lands. We Arabs came from the Hijaz, Najd and Yemen. We occupied this land and made it Arab. Some of the Syriac and Aramaic words we still use today, as well as the recorded names of settlements uncovered in archaeological digs. This demonstrates the proof that we are not the original inhabitants here. It is time to solve this conflict, and that begins with us, the Arabs, accepting the Jewish people’s true historical connection to this land. We have everything to gain from so doing.
Rami Dabbas is a Jordanian-born journalist, activist, writer and a political lobbyist promoting pro-Israel politicians and candidates.
Except that it would violate the very core of their faith.
Wow, well....allllllllrighty then
What is so great about Western Civilization? Our core belief is that we should kow-tow to everyone who hates us.
Candidate for a ‘dead pool’
Good article, but I hope the writer already has his affairs in order in case a Fatwa is declared upon him.
Arabs are not known for open and free debates on anything, let alone on the state of Israel.
It has been said that if the Palestinians and the rest of the Israeli haters were to all lay down their arms and here would never again be a shot fired in anger in the region.
On the other hand if Israel were to unilaterally lay down hr arms she would immediately be attacked by her enemies.
I believe this to be true.
In the interests of clarity this is reposted.
It has been said that if the Palestinians and the rest of the Israeli haters were to all lay down their arms, there would never again be a shot fired in anger in the region.
On the other hand if Israel were to unilaterally lay down hr arms she would immediately be attacked by her enemies.
I believe this to be true.
“If the Arabs put down their weapons today, there would be no more violence. If the Jews put down their weapons today, there would be no more Israel' ”.
Excellent - thanks for finding and posting....
Wonder what his expected life span is?
Ah ha, so that’s wee I heard it! Must have been when we were having dinner....or something...
[snip] If all borders were wide open in Arab states, few if any Israelis at all would flee Tel Aviv for Arab cities, but you would certainly see a flow of people in the opposite direction for the very same reason that multitudes of Arabs seek to emigrate to Europe. The conflict over land must be put into perspective. The land which officially became the State of Israel was originally Jewish territory, one that was later controlled by a series of conquerors, including Arab-Muslims. The latter are the true occupiers, and they are fighting to reverse the reestablishment of Jewish sovereignty. Any sane person knows -- or should know -- that the Jews are not colonialists in this region, but rather an indigenous people. But we Arabs have grown arrogant to the point of denying all historical records of Jewish sovereignty preceding Arab-Muslim rule in the Middle East. The Hebrew language alone is evidence enough of long Jewish history in the land of Israel. Even in my country of Jordan, which is officially at peace with Israel, we still hear the term "resistance to normalization" with the hated "Zionist enemy." My people don't understand that Israel is actually our friend, and that if we followed the Jewish state's example then we, too, would become prosperous like America and Europe. Instead, we remain under the influence of an Islamic colonization that keeps us living a backward and primitive existence. Some examples: take a look at Israel's universities compared to ours, its hospitals compared to ours, Israel's technology compared to ours (if you can find any). Israeli scientific research is often ahead of what's coming out of Europe and America, while we Arabs wallow in the dark ages.Despite all our hostility, Israel still wants to live in peace with the Arabs. Can we really blame Jews for returning to a land from which they were forcibly expelled? [/snip]
Well, the author of that is toast, eh? Thanks robowombat.
“Now, to be pro-Israel is not easy in the Arab world, especially where Islam dominates. Being this way makes one the target of a lot of conspiracy theories, hatred, incitement and even discrimination. You must be willing to be called a traitor.
But I’m not alone. I know many supporters of Israel in Jordan. Depending on the person, his or her contacts, and the environment in which he or she was brought up in, many prefer to keep silent for their own safety. Others bravely speak out. I know people who develop business with Israelis, even known Israeli activists and politicians. Of course, doing so quickly earns a fatwa upon your head by radical Islamic terrorists, so one must be wise and know the limits.
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https://myislam.dk/articles/en/dabbas%20from-disillusioned-muslim-to-christian-arab-zionist.php
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