Not only is this true, but there is another element that ultimately needs to be discussed: A Palestinian state cannot economically survive without a regional partnership that links Israel, Egypt and Jordan (potentially Lebanon -- but that's a pipe dream with Syrian/Iranian influence). This needs to be similar to an EU relationship that has cross-border trade regulations.
We are far, far from that, but there is nothing inherently valuable to the world market and/or natural resources produced in Gaza and the West Bank. The early Zionist efforts focused on marketing products such as oranges, wines and even Judaica -- all of which entailed serious economic assistance from Jews (Baron Rothschild, etc.) from abroad.
The dream -- and it remains just that -- is that Israeli agricultural brilliance helps the Palestinians create thriving industries such as olives, etc. But where are Jews without balancing reality and their dreams?
Not only is this true, but there is another element that ultimately needs to be discussed: A Palestinian state cannot economically survive without a regional partnership that links Israel, Egypt and Jordan (potentially Lebanon -- but that's a pipe dream with Syrian/Iranian influence). This needs to be similar to an EU relationship that has cross-border trade regulations.
We are far, far from that, but there is nothing inherently valuable to the world market and/or natural resources produced in Gaza and the West Bank. The early Zionist efforts focused on marketing products such as oranges, wines and even Judaica -- all of which entailed serious economic assistance from Jews (Baron Rothschild, etc.) from abroad.
The dream -- and it remains just that -- is that Israeli agricultural brilliance helps the Palestinians create thriving industries such as olives, etc. But where are Jews without balancing reality and their dreams?
That is telling it like it is. Can you get this published in the NYTimes?
Yes! This definitely needs to be in the NYT, in addition to other media outlets.