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A must read article before signing our guest book
Since the inception of Zionism in the late 19th century, its leaders have attempted to erect an impregnable IRON WALL for the sole purpose of making the indigenous people of Palestine lose hope. The road map for the Israeli leaders' policies towards the Palestinian people was clearly stated by Ze'ev Jabotinsky, the father of the Israeli right, in an article published (quoted below) in Ha'aretz newspaper in 1923:

".... Settlement can thus develop under the protection of a force that is not dependent on the local population, behind an IRON WALL which they will be powerless to break down. ....a voluntary agreement is just not possible. As long as the Arabs preserve a gleam of hope that they will succeed in getting rid of us, nothing in the world can cause them to relinquish this hope, precisely because they are not a rubble but a living people. And a living people will be ready to yield on such fateful issues only when they give up all hope of getting rid of the Alien Settlers. Only then will extremist groups with their slogan 'No, never' lose their influence, and only then their influence be transferred to more moderate groups. And only then will the moderates offer suggestions for compromise. Then only will they begin bargaining with us on practical matters, such as guarantees against PUSHING THEM OUT, and equality of civil, and national rights."

The day we lose hope, is the day Zionists win Palestine from its people. For Palestine's sake, we hope that day never comes, and for now we must Remember Palestine the best way we can.

Our date is 58 years late, we shall return.

اسمي سيرين الخطيب بلدي هي بيسان وعائلتي من قرية سيرين لن استطيع وصف مشاعري حين وقع نظري على صور البلاد وكم من الوقت قد ضاع في نظري حين لم اكن ارى جبالها وملامحها وللوهلة الاولى هيئ لي اني اشم رائحة بياراتها.

My name is Nikos and i 'm Greek.I 'm telling you this, 'coz i 'd like you to know i don't have any special reason to support the Palestinian cause - i 'm not muslim, i 'm not an arab and, additionally, i really feel deep sympathy for the Jews eliminated during the holocaust (the Nazis killed 80.000 Greek Jews)and the pogroms they suffered in History.
So listen to me if you want.I have studied a lot the history of the "palestinian problem".Jews of course had and have - as all the people on this planet - the right of moving wherever they want and whenever they want.The problem was the ideology of Zionism, that gradually (and especially after the holocaust)predominated among the Jews.A nationalistic, chauvinistic, in many ways racist ideology that didn't ever dictate the equal co-existence, the peaceful cooperation and just sharing of the goods of that land with its inhabitants the Arabs (and if they were "only half a million" at that time makes no difference, for God's sake!!).On the contrary, Zionism proclaimed the conquest of this land ONLY FOR THE SAKE OF THE JEWS, without caring if there were other people there, without wishing any negotiation for a sharing of this land.Not all of the Jews were Zionists.In 1920, only about a 10% of Palestine's Jews were Zionists.But these ones, when they dominated, adopted the target to take for their sake as much of this land as they could with as less Palestinians inside it as they could.This is the problem today too.And it's based on an absolutely paranoid ideology that says "this land is ours 'coz according the bible, here was the...well of Abraham" or i don't know what.Imagine for example the indigenous people of North America, if we suppose they had the military power today, wanting to invade the houses of the modern Americans, take their land,push them away (and kill them or "quietly transfer" them through building walls)'coz that's where...Manitu, their ancient God, had his first home 2000 years ago.This is simple PARANOIA.
As for your words that if the Palestinians wanted just a peaceful return this would be possible, you 're tragically wrong.The Jewish state as it stands today, founded on that sick zionist ideology, would never permit a return of the refugees under any prerequisites:it still wants and aspires the possession of this land only for the jews as it did when it was established.Jews must get rid of this "uber alles" arrogance they 've been taught and understand that Palestine was not "a land without a people for a people without land", as the vulgar propaganda of Zionism was preaching, but a land where they had the right to go to 'coz simply everybody has the right to go to anywhere he wants, and not 'coz this was their "biblical national home" in which they had the only right of inhabiting.
So pay a little more attention to what a few israeli people allege today inside your own society, those who desperately shout "stop the occupation, stop the killings of Palestinians, remove the settlements out of the west bank etc if you really want to enjoy a peaceful existence" and stop listening to your criminal governments' propaganda. These israelis save your honour as a people so far, while gradually, more and more people on the planet turn into your enemies NOT BECAUSE YOU 'RE JEWS, but because of your genocide policies there through the years.
All the best,
Nikos

Hi,

I have read most of the contents of this site.
If the target of this site is to somehow achieve a peaceful solution, you are far from the mark.
This site is more like a one sided propaganda site.

I am for a peaceful solution and a creative way to bringing the refugees back. But that can't be done if we (the Israelis) feel that the other side is in a campaign of deligitimating the Jewish state.

Specifically, all quotes, historical facts, etc. are presented as to show Zionism as pure evil.
Where are all those arabs who supported the Jews come-back?
Palestine was not unpopulated, but a land that in biblical times hosted 5 million people, and today hosts 10 million, was, until Zionism started, a host to a mere half million.
Palestine was a land of emmigration that reverted to immigration mainly because the work of Zionists. And this was also perceived by many arabs.

Long before 1948, scores of Jews were massacred and Jewish villages defaced by Palestinian Arabs. In 1920, 1921, 1929, 1936-1939. Including the erasing and KILLING of all Jews in Hebron, a millenary community. Including the destruction and burning of the antique Jewish community of Jerusalem Old City.

A real solution can be found if we understand all the past, not part of it.
If we feel that Palestinians want to return only because of their land, and not as a way to destroy Israel, the refugees return can happen.

Thank you for a very informative site. I am an American Green Party member who is learning more about Palestine resistance and what caused the uproar so long ago. This is not covered in our mainstream press and it is a shame. One MUST look for information elsewhere or be held in ignorance. Peace and blessings to you.

salam ....
best regards towards every body...
what matters that we all arabs use to be one region and the west change the fact and now we are a punch of weak unorganized poor destroyed bagging for mercy countries so wake up ya arab you guies fightin for who belongs to who and where is who and when did who belong to who sound weerd ha ok i explain the seven villages are under isreal hands right ok then what we need to do get it back 1st and then lets figure out who they belong to so instead of arguing about some non fact lets but effort into our freedom cause that what matters .

Thank you for letting those who care, not forget what has happened since 1917.

hello every body .. i.m very glad to vist this guest book and leave my deep regards and best wishes .
adel khatib...guangzhou-china

hello every body .. i.m very glad to vist this guest book and leave my deep regards and best wishes .
adel khatib...guangzhou-china

I am neither Arab nor Muslim, but an average American man, embarrassed and shamed by his government's heartless and treacherous actions taken against the people of the Middle East over many years. Despite the never ceasing efforts by our Zionist owned media, I have come to see Zion as an evil disease plaguing not only the unfortunate direct victims of the Middle East, but of most, if not all of, mankind.

My own government has fallen under the spell of, and/or has fallen prey to, the racist and hateful cult of Zionism. The American psyche is bombarded constantly from the many arms of the media with the unrelenting message that Arabs and Muslims are bad, and Israelis are good. It has been correctly said that, "The truth is always the first victim lost in war." If this is so, then America has been engaged in a war for a very long time, a war where truth is also the feared and hated enemy. Zionism is a disease that thrives on ignorance, secrecy, and propaganda, or information distortion. It cannot stand exposed in the light of day, and continue to succeed. The only weapon that can destabilize this wicked aggressor is knowledge and truth, items in very short supply in America's conscious awareness.

People of conscience need a source of knowledge and facts, a place to learn the dark and forbidden truth of Zion, that has been so intentionally and deliberately kept from us for so long, and for good reason. If the American citizenry had knowledge of the ideals and statements made by the Zionist leaders as exposed on this website, there would be an immediate uprising against government officials who freely support Israel with the public's money. Zion stands for everything that the USA has fought against, and died for, in previous wars.

The effort represented by this website must have taken an incredible amount of devotion, dedication, research, sacrifice, and just plain hard work! I am very impressed by, and grateful for this website, and its candor, educational content, and dedication to the truth. I salute the web site's creator(s), and praise the Herculean effort necessarily put forth in order to present a product of this historical accuracy and quality. What better and more fitting monument to the Palestinian Holocaust, and to the never-ending suffering of the innocent Palestinian victims. This reference quality site must be shared with every fair-minded person of conscience, and all those who desire, or need to know the truth. The truth has been too long the victim of this undeclared covert war.

Hi, I wonder when the American people be convinced that their Aminstration are those who created Israel on our own Land. Also
Israel and USA created Terrorism in the World using it against
Freedom Fighters in Palestine & Lebanon. Look at Afghanistan ,
Iraq, Palestine &Lebanon. Listen to your President saying this war
Is against Facist Islam in order to cover Israeli wars. Freedom Fighting
Is legitimate and not Terrorism Mr. Bush. I am a Palestinian Refugee
Who lost his house in Leb. & First house and land in Palestine because
Of American continous support with aid defending Israel. Where is
Democracy and Justice?

I am not Muslim or Arab. But it disgusts me that the world can turn such a blind eye to the zionist imperial motives. Everey inch of Palestine was STOLEN from the native Palestinians and ever since, the Zionist war machine was been ruthless in massacring Palestinians. I am with you people 100%, do not give up, jsutice will come. Hezbollah has showed that Isreal is not invincible. It's time will come. Long live Palestine and Lebanon. The Arab puppet leaders will get what the ydeserve in the end.

A free Irishman sends sympathy and support to the People of Palestine and Lebanon, and as we have suffered occupation and terror we can understand your plight. Irish U.N. soldiers tried to bring you peace and justice for 23 years,
and many of them died doing that, and I hope their sacrifices, like yours, will not be in vain.
" Cun glóire Dé agus onóir na h-Eireann, slán agaibh go léir".
Le gach dea mhéin.

First off, I would like to say that i'm an American female who is heartbroken. . I learned long ago about the suffering of the Palestinian people. What saddened me was how our media is so one sided in it's reporting of facts and events. It sickens me that Israel has the nerve to want to seek reimbursement from Lebanon for damages, yet, they have destroyed the beautiful country of Lebanon. As an American, i'm disgusted at the amount of money the US Govt sends to Israeli each year. More and more people are FINALLY voicing their disgust. We have schools closing, senior citizens that can't afford adequate prescription drugs, SSI will be extinct, yet we send billions of dollars to Israel to aid in the slaughter of innocent people!! It is wrong, and unimaginable to me! The Lebanese people I have been blessed to meet, are the most wonderful, caring, compassionate people. The Palestinian people have been abused and treated like animals for YEARS!! When will it stop?? When will the people of Israel speak out against their Govt?? When will they feel some compassion for the Palestinian people?? At times, I am ashamed to say I am from the US. We, as human beings, MUST reach out to the Palestinian people and demand equal rights for them. THE TIME IS NOW! God bless and peace to all

first of all i thank the person that make this site because he gave me the chance to have a closer look to my home EIN Karim no matter who lives in our houses from jews or what ever this houses will be always ours and deep inside them they knew that they stole our houses our right to live and to be raised in our watn.they cant take the honoer of bieng from Ein Karem and from palestine genration had died and genration will come but always palestine will be in the mind and heart of every palestinin genration that the way we'll raise our children Palestine our country and Ein Karem our home although i never have the chance to see it in real but its really in my heart and this is something no Jews Can it from us.i used to tell my father why dont we go and visit ein karem he said see u say visit how can a person visit his home and see some stranger lives in it.we'll be back when its time to be back when we'll had our homes back..and am dreaming(Am SO PROUD TO FROM EIN KARIM)

It seems like my ideas about the jewish problem are now erased twice by the censorship. There are not freedom of speach in your guestbook anymore. - I suggested that the US president, jews lover Bush can invite all jews around in the world to come and settle down in Death Valley in California and give Palestine back to the palestinian people.

My family is scandalized by Bush and the entire American government, the media, and the American public. I would rather go to jail than pay another penny in taxes to buy more bombs for Israel. It is a human rights violator on par with Kim Jong-Il in North Korea.

Bush claims he is a Christian. He is a dumb, crazy, murderous pig. I am a Christian. You cannot be a murderer like Bush and be a Christian. He does not believe in Jesus, he believes in the Devil. He is so ignorant that before he invaded Iraq he did not know that there are two major sects in Islam, so I know he does not know that there are Christians all over the Middle East. He murders Christians himslef and pays for the Israeli government to do it. Anyone who witnesses and funds the extermination of a people is wicked and if he does not repent he will be judged harshly by the God he pretends to believe in. He gives Israel bombs so it can slaughter innocent children of Palestine, Lebanon, and any other country that be slaves to them.

I blame the US government for the attacks on 9/11. I live a few blocks from where the World Trade Center was. I think what al-Qaeda did was sickening. No one has a right to destroy a life that God has made. Murdering people is not what the great prophet of God Muhammed taught us. But, I also realize that Palestinians, Iraqis, and any people in America's and Israel's crosshairs have 9/11 everyday. I know how bad it is to be at the center of destruction and to have your home destroyed by murders. I hurt for the people who must relive it day after day.

I am a black and Native American. America stole my ancestors from their land. They stole land from my other ancestors. This country was built on the backs of African slaves and on the stolen land of the indigenous people. We cannot sue the American government for reparations to compensate us for slavery and the whosale slaughter of Native people. Somehow, though, Holocaust survivors can sue German companies and Swiss banks for their role in the Holocaust. How is it that my people cannot sue for crimes committed against us in the name of America on American soil, but Jews can sue Germans and the Swiss for things that happened in Europe? Our courts do not have jurisdiction there, America did not participate in the Holocaust. This shows that America values the lives and property of Jews but my people's rights are worthless. There is a Holocaust museum in Washington, D.C, the capital of the US. There is no museum or memorial to the slaves, the ones who were forced to build the Capitol. Again, the Holocaust did not happen here. Yes, it was a horrible period in world history, but slavery was just as evil and lasted much longer. More African families were broken up than Jewish families were in the Holocaust. More Africans were raped by American whites (including the much beloved rapist and racist Thomas Jefferson) than Jewish women were during the Holocaust. No one has a monopoly on suffering, but the world is only interested in the Jews' suffering.

One day, God willing, all oppressed people will be free of evil people like the ones who run the American and Israeli governments. God bless all the Arab brothers and sisters.

To Alaa: The Bi-National state will not have a ``Jewish`` Constitution. The Constitution will be changed. It shoulf be democratic and offer equal rights to all. All citizens would be equal before the law. One government, one army, one police force. One person one vote.

Shalom

to Akiba Cohen: The Bi National state (one palestine for jews, chrestians & muslims) was what the palestinians demanded before the establishment of the jewish state of israel. how can i "as palstinian" accept living under the rules and the administration of jewish constitution. you've to take in consideration such issue for accepting this idea which personally i've been thinking of it as the only fair solution for both moderated arabs and jewish.

salam or shalom.

GOD BLESS THE PALESTINIAN PEPOLE,ONE DAY YOU WELL RETURN TO PALESTINE, THE TRUTH IS COMONG OUT, WATCH OUT ISEAL, YOU ARE A STATE WITH IN A STATE YU ARE AN ILEGAL INTATY, YOU WELL NOT SERVIVE ON YOUR LIES, REPENT AND MAY BE THE PALISTINAINS WELL FORGIVE YOU.

I am an Israeli Jew. I am impressed by the information on this website. I fully support Palestinian independence. The long term solution to the Israeli/Palestinian struggle is a Bi-National state where Jews and Palestinians will enjoy equal rights.
It may interest you to know that the majority of the people living under Israeli rule: Green Line + West Bank and Gaza, is Palestinian (52%).
Two states solution will never work because the Palestinian state would be too small and lacking resources. Only a Bi-National state with equal rights for all will work.
To the Palestinian people: join with Israeli groups that work for a Bi-National state. This is the only real solution to peace in Palestine.

Shalom

Like many Irish people I have always felt a deep sympathy for the Palestinian people who have suffered so much over the last 70 years. The level of suffering is on a much greater scale than that which we Irish have endured in recent years.

What angers me most is the way that events in Palestine are reported by both the british and Irish medias.
Every murder and atrocity committed by the zionists is justified and excused as "Revenge,retaliation,response"etc.
This is exactly the same language they used to justify the sectarian killings of Irish Catholics in northeastern Ireland over the past 30 years.

Its the age old strategy of "Blame the victim"

On a more positive note I have found your site very educational. In particular I had never fully realised how urbanised the Jewish community is.

I was astonished to see from one of your maps, that although they represent 20% of the population. Palestinians and other Arabs are in the majority over the most of the area of "Israel".

Your in solidarity

Sean Hone

I am an American citizen of European birth who feels as an utterly powerless witness to the great injustice that has been done to the Palestinian people from 1948 to this day.The US finances, arms and lets Israel get away with murder. The EU seems incapable of any independent action. The UN has meeting after meeting with no results. In the meantime the killing and the land grabbing continue in Palestine and Lebanon. Contacting my senators and congressmen is an exercise in futility, all you get is a form letter praising our "democratic ally". What can one do except get mad?

I am very impressed by this website. I have been amazed by the denial of the Nakba all along these years. In Israel, arabs are reluctant to mention the Nakba to eachother and to their Jewish friends.Schools, even in the arabic towns and villages in Israel, don't teach anything about the Nakba. Instead we learn about the suffering of the Jews in Europe. I feel that this should be tought in addition to the Nakba.
Thank you for your contribution to the Palestinian cause.

I am a new student to these very complex issues in the Middle East. I plan to learn everything I can because it is important to make educated opinions about such important matters. I'm so sorry for all the suffering and anguish the Palestinian and Lebanese People have to endure. I hope a peaceful solution will occure soon. PEACE TO YOU.

As an American and a descendant of aboriginal peoples who were wiped off the land so that Europeans could have their "Manifest Destiny", I am greatly saddened by what has happened in the Palestinian lands and how here in the US those who should inform us of all sides of the conflicts have failed in their duties and instead parrot the falsehoods of our so-called leaders. I've made it a point to understand what's really happened and am grateful that a site such as this one exists to tell the story of a people who in my country are not understood at all and seen simply as the "other" to be swept out of the way.