I'm really sorry about that rant just then. I know that there are a lot of people who might think that I'm being insensitive. I really do think that Israel has the right to exist, I'm angry about the process that occurred and where it's located. If you're interested in learning more about the Palestinian point of view, you should read "Returning to Haifa" It's an excellent story. It's not enough to get the entire idea but it'll help you see where the Palestinians are coming from.
Also here are some media links that America doesn't want you to know about:
Haaretz online haaretz.com
Al-Jazeerah English online here's a really interesting and really recent article to read: http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/77DD2FA6-EF90-4612-87F0-E539A8179547.htm

Don't trust American media for this stuff. They put their own spin on everything. Especially since 9/11
And they get stuff wrong. They say that Arabs and Jews have been fighting for centuries when that's a LIE! This conflict is a 20th century issue.

Here are some demographics:
Demographics
    ▪    Israel, the Jewish State, is only 80% Jewish (and that percentage is dropping); others are Arab-Israelis (Christians, Muslims, Druze, etc.)
    ▪    In 2002, Jewish Israelis dropped to below 50% of the population controlled by Israel(including Occupied Territories); the withdrawal from Gaza raised the %
    ▪    There are 10-11 million Palestinians, nearly half of whom are stateless (no citizenship)
    ▪    There is a Law of Return for Jews to immigrate to Israel; Palestiniants are asking for a Right of Return for Palestinians- if they return to Israel, the population percentages would change drastically; if a Palestinian state is formed on West Bak and Gaza these refugees would not really be returning to their homes, but to a different area

Happy Holidays. Educate yourselves and others. even though we're on winter break.