[Nachum]

I have to disagree with the writer. The root of Israel's percieption in other's eyes is Israel itself. It Israel acted as if it owned the land, and declared this openly to the world without hesitation, the world would accept it.

It is only because Israel thinks it must "negotiate" over Israel's right to exist that it has this problem. If Israel annexed all the land under its control, acted decisively against all inhabitants who openly reject its rule and declined discusson with any and all who protest, the world would accept Israel and its borders.

[happygrl]

If Israel annexed all the land under its control, acted decisively against all inhabitants who openly reject its rule and declined discusson with any and all who protest, the world would accept Israel and its borders. Yes, yes, and yes.