Future of Jewish The Lie About 'Palestine' That Keeps the Middle East at War
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Oct 21, 2025 Guy Goldstein, a consultant, Zionist, and third-generation Holocaust survivor, presents a provocative critique of the Palestinian narrative, arguing that Jordan is the existing Palestinian state. He explores the historical context of Palestine and its identity, emphasizing that most Arabs traditionally saw themselves as part of a broader Arab identity. Goldstein condemns current Palestinian leadership for prioritizing resistance over nation-building and discusses the harmful consequences of this mindset on future generations. He advocates for recognizing Jordan and Israel as viable outcomes that can lead to peace.
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Palestine As A Label, Not A Nation
- 'Palestine' was historically a regional label imposed by empires rather than a nation with sovereign institutions.
- Jews in the British Mandate transformed the label into civic institutions and a living community identity.
Building Institutions Under The Mandate
- Jews built institutions like the Palestine Post, Philharmonic, and Palestine Bank under the British Mandate.
- These efforts turned a colonial designation into a civic, productive identity.
Two States Emerged From One Mandate
- The British Mandate split created Transjordan (east) and left a Jewish national home (west), producing two modern states from one mandate.
- Jordan became the Arab state and Israel the Jewish state originating from the same territory.