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facts and fiction - Iraq

Contributor: Fleabag

Date: 2003-02-19 20:01:31


I myself have never heard of Palestinians being gassed either, but that doesn't mean it didn't happen. I doubt it, though. However, Israel does have nukes and has in the past threatened to use them. I urge you to read "The Samson Option" by former Washington Post editor Seymour M. Hersh. It describes how Israel developed nuclear weapons at Dimona in the Negev desert with the help of France, at first, then with South Africa for testing. Interestingly, Israel and South Africa are the two countries forbidden to travellers from Muslim nations.
Another good read about Israel and Palestine is "Intifada", by Ze'ev Schiff and Ehud Ya'ari. There were (and are) many 'acts of terrorism' committed by both sides in that conflict, and although the book is a bit dated (1989) but most of what happened is still applicable.

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facts and fiction - Iraq

Contributor: jwitt

Date: 2003-02-19 20:36:24


Fleabag

If your interested in a well researched history of the Arab/Israeli conflict, check out 'righteous Victims: a history of the Zionist Arab Conflict' copyright 2000, by Benny Morris. Of the numerous books I've read on the topic, including the one you give above (which isn't bad at all), I feel this one is the most comprehensive.

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facts and fiction - Iraq

Contributor: Waterloo

Date: 2003-02-20 14:32:01


Now, this is how you provide a credible resource to information. It is like a works cited page. A mere internet link does not suffice.

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