[carton253]

I guess I don't get your point. What chance don't the Palestinains stand?

Thanks for the clarification.

[Roughneck]

"***I guess I don't get your point. What chance don't the Palestinains stand?
Thanks for the clarification.***"


My starting point: Other arab states defend palestinians only because the end justifies the means: the destruction of Israel.


Between the Israeli army (who are historicaly well known to be lethal) and under USA/British protection, the palestinians will be forced to make consessions if they want their own state - they lack military force to push the issue.

Although the United States is sitting on the fence regarding arafat right now, I dont believe they will allow the destruction of Israel. Israel will have allies. But the arab states surrounding Israel will not defend the pals militarily mainly due to oil money received by USA/Britain/et al.

Final point:
To date, the pals will NOT make concessions and the Israelis have made too many (in their opiniom and mine.This can lead to military action againts pals - who do not stand a chance againts the Israeli army coupled with United States/British intervention.

I know I talk in circles, did my best to clarify.