Israel Fulfilled 242
This is an interesting tidbit from Eli Hertz over at Myths and Facts, regarding Israel’s having fulfilled its commitments under U.N Resolution 242.
Israel Fulfilled its Peace Commitment in 242 It Returned 90% of the Territories Gained in the Six-Day War
UN Security Council Resolution 242, adopted on November 22, 1967, is the cornerstone for what it calls “a just and lasting peace” that recognizes Israel’s need for “secure and recognized boundaries.” The resolution became the foundation for future peace negotiations.
No other nation in the world, acting rationally, has relinquished territories acquired from an aggressor in an act of self-defense. In the Six-Day War in 1967, Israel fought off the armies of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, gaining nearly 68,176 sq. km. of land. Since that time, in expectation for genuine peace, Israel relinquished a total of 61,360 sq. km. that represents 90% of the land gained in a defensive war imposed on Israel by its Arab neighbors’ aggression.
Resolution 242 is one of the most popular pieces of international law mischaracterized by many supporters of the Palestinian cause, so its worth knowing these facts about what the resolution was intended to do, and how Israel has met those commitments. There’s more available, including a printable PDF for use in activism here.