There is no more Palestine. Finished . . .
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dayan declares the end of the concept of a unified Palestine in the context of the changing political landscape.
- In plain terms
- He states that the idea of Palestine is finished.
- What can you take from it?
- Political realities can fundamentally alter historical concepts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does a political entity end?
- How do we define finished territories?
Another view
The statement is absolute and ignores ongoing claims to the land.
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