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In reply to the discussion: Israel Is A Terrorist State: Turkey PM [View all]AldoLeopold
(617 posts)I dunno if the aid would work, but its worth a try at this point. We'll take some hits from it. Undoubtedly, some of it will be used for terrorism and to harm our people and the Israeli people and the Knesset would throw a fit. But i can't help but wondering if the Arab Spring was just in the countries we have seen or beyond. Its the internet I think, that will make the difference. Perhaps if we can overcome Palestinian pride and appeal to their young people to accept money in this case to open up their own businesses, to have an international financial presence of some significance, they can build something that will create a prosperity which will overcome the horror.
Probably a fool's dream, but its worth a try. We give Israel roughly $8 billion a year in aid, so I suggest we give Palestine an equal amount at least for the foreseeable future.