Was Palestine the best choice for Israel?

Why did the Jews choose Palestine to colonise and turn into their promised land of Israel?

Apart from the obvious – Jerusalem, it has nothing else going for it.

Their territory is tiny. All of their neighbours hate them, and do not acknowledge their statehood. There are no resources no fresh water, poor access to shipping lanes. It’s not suited to modern agriculture. Their neighbourly relations make them an enclave by land, with hostile enemies in all directions. They displaced a people that have since sworn avenge and war until their dying breath.

Why not choose somewhere with vast spaces far from their enemies? Take an otherwise wasted portion of the US. What about Canada, Australia, or an island or two in the Pacific. Hitler was hardly going to invade New Mexico, Yukon, Perth or Seychelles.

The fact is, that any moron could’ve seen that the Muslims would be upset about having their holy lands stolen by the Jews.

Their predicament is all their own making. And may never be solved.

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