We plan to eliminate the state of Israel and establish a purely Palestinian state. We will make life unbearable for Jews by psychological warfare and population explosion. . . . We Palestinians will take over everything, including all of Jerusalem.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Arafat outlines a plan to replace Israel with a Palestinian state, using psychological pressure and demographics to achieve this.
- In plain terms
- He proposes eliminating Israel through psychological pressure and population growth.
- What can you take from it?
- Demographics and psychological tactics can be used as political tools.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is demographic pressure a legitimate political strategy?
- How should we respond to hostile plans?
Another view
It advocates for the elimination of another state.
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