Oh, Palestine. That mythical land filled with unicorns and dragons, right? Wait, no? It’s supposed to be a real place with a real history? Well, let me burst your bubble, my dear readers. The truth is, Palestine is not a real place. And no, this is not some conspiracy theory. But keep reading, and you’ll see why.
First of all, let’s address the elephant in the room. The term “Palestinian” was not even a thing until the late 1960s. That’s right, folks. The identity of “Palestinian” is less than 70 years old. I mean, seriously? The dinosaurs roamed the earth longer than this so-called “Palestinian” identity has existed. So, where were these people before 1968? Probably too busy trying to come up with a cool name for themselves.
But let’s dig a little deeper, shall we? Many people like to claim that there is an “occupation” or “apartheid” happening in this nonexistent place called Palestine. Let me tell you, as someone who has lived in Israel, that is just plain nonsense. There is no occupation, no apartheid, and certainly no genocide happening within the post-1967 boundaries of Israel. I mean, have you seen the beach in Tel Aviv? It’s practically a utopia.
And here’s another fun fact for you. The area known as the “West Bank,” which is often associated with Palestine, was actually under Jordanian control from 1948 to 1967. That’s right, not even the neighboring Arab countries recognized this so-called “Palestinian” land. It was only after Israel won the Six-Day War in 1967 that the West Bank fell under Israeli control. And let’s be real, if any other country had won a war, they would have kept the land too.
Now, some of you may argue that there is a historical connection between the territory and the Palestinian people. But let’s not forget that the land of Israel has been home to numerous different civilizations throughout history. From the Canaanites to the Romans to the Ottomans, this place has seen it all. So, claiming it as solely Palestinian land is like saying my neighbor’s cat owns my backyard because it likes to sunbathe there.
So, why do people continue to perpetuate this idea of a Palestinian country? Well, it’s quite simple. It’s fashionable. Yes, you heard that right. Just like how bell-bottoms and scrunchies were all the rage at some point, the “Palestinian” identity has become trendy. And what better way to get attention and sympathy than by claiming your land is being occupied and your people are being oppressed? It’s a marketing ploy, people.
In conclusion, Palestine may be a popular term thrown around by some, but the truth is, it’s not a real place with a real history. The identity of “Palestinian” is relatively new, and there is no occupation, apartheid, or genocide happening in the post-1967 boundaries of Israel. So, let’s put this myth to rest and focus on more important issues, like why pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza. Now that’s a debate worth having.
