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You're correct in that there is no difference in ethnicity; however, there is a gulf between the two culturally & how they view themselves in nationalistic terms.

One problem with the Palestinians is that they have been used too long as a "wedge" by other Arab & Middle Eastern nations to delegitimize, destabilize, or otherwise destroy Israel. The result is a Palestinian people that is radical, murderous, barbarous, and savage. No sane leader would want them added to his country's population. Unfortunately, none of the Middle Eastern countries or other liberal groups responsible for perpetuating the Palestinian "refugee" population will ever be held accountable for the damage they've done.

In regards to current events, it may be interesting to look at Black September in Jordan in 1970 and the current war between Israel and Hezbollah today. See this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_September_in_Jordan

When threatened with a Palestinian militant force that was intent on taking over the country in 1970, Jordan crushed the militants and drove them out. Today, in Lebanon, Hezbollah is essentially running the show in about half the country, and the gov't of Lebanon is either incapable or unwilling to exercise its authority.

==When threatened with a Palestinian militant force that was intent on taking over the country in 1970, Jordan crushed the militants and drove them out.

Not quite true. Jordan literally were poised to destroy the PLO, but they were rescued in the 11th hour by the US and the Soviets who called for a cease fire and arranged safe passage of the PLO to Lebanon. Then they launched a civil war in Lebanon (as the PLO, and Hezbollah for that matter, sets itself against all moderate Middle Eastern governments) which drew in the Israelis. When the Israelis were poised to destroy the PLO once and for all, the US and the Soviet Union again arranged for a cease fire and provided safe passage for them to Tunisia. Then with OSLO, the PLO was allowed into the West Bank, and predictably, the PLO has once again launched a war of terrorism against the state of Israel, all the while being protected and given money by the world community both directly and through the UN. I say, open up the corridor to Jordan, and then you will have at least one Middle Eastern country (besides Israel) that wants the PLO destroyed. Sure would be a lot better than Israel acting alone. To understand what's really going on, I suggest you read the following links--GGG To understand how all this works, read the following VERY CAREFULLY:

We Are The Next Target

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1666922/posts

Terrorists in Muslim Disguise

http://www.worldthreats.com/russia_former_ussr/Terrorists%20In%20Muslim%20Diguise.htm

Russia's Game in the Middle East

http://www.anti-communistanalyst.com/Russiasgame.htm