Arabs Quote by David Naggar
““The question is: How large does Israel need to be in order to be a viable state? All other questions are not matters of life and death. It is not a prerequisite that Arabs and Muslims love Israel for it to prosper. As for Palestinian Arabs, they can live happy full lives in a Jewish state if they accept that they live in a Jewish state. They can resettle and live happy full lives in any one of a number of states with Arab and Muslim majorities. They can also live happy full lives in a new state that can be created for them from within the other Arab states. The Jews of Israel, on the other hand, have nowhere else to go: It is the only state in which Jews are the majority, and so, Israel must be viable.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Opinion piece, 2022, Middle East Quarterly
Israel’s size must ensure its viability; other political questions are secondary to existential survival.
In simple terms: Israel needs enough territory to survive.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize security over expansion.
Themes
security
statehood
geopolitics
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- diplomacy
- peace negotiations
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
nationalism
demography
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a viable state?
- Can security be achieved without compromising others?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on size may ignore complex social dynamics.
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