Jim, go back to the history books. The Zionists bought land from its owners, the Ottomans. The Palestinians were tenant farmers. They never had title to the land. The Palestinians [sic] committed pogroms and murders far back prior to and during the British Mandate. The Mufti of Jerusalem made common cause with the Nazis to kill the Jews. Fortunately, they were unsuccessful.
Which part of the region has the most freedom? Which part of the region kills or imprisons its journalists if they attempt to speak the truth? Which part of the region holds elections on a regular basis? Which part of the region has full citizens of several religions? Which part of the region has ever made an honest attempt at peace?