I cannot concieve of Israel withdrawing if the Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders. [6]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mandela states that Israeli withdrawal depends on Arab recognition of Israel within secure borders.
- In plain terms
- He links withdrawal to mutual recognition and security.
- What can you take from it?
- Peace requires mutual recognition and security.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is recognition a prerequisite for security?
- How do we balance security and land?
Another view
It assumes a linear path to peace that ignores other variables.
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