"And in this respect, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a tragedy, a clash between one very powerful, very convincing, very painful claim over this land and another no less powerful, no less convincing claim"
- Amos Oz
About this Quote
This quote by Amos Oz talks to the catastrophe of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Oz acknowledges that both sides have effective and convincing claims to the land, making it hard to deal with the conflict. He suggests that the 2 sides are similarly valid in their claims, which the dispute is a result of the clash in between them. Oz's words recommend that the conflict is a disaster, as both sides have legitimate claims and yet are unable to come to a resolution. He highlights the pain and suffering that the dispute has caused, and the problem of discovering an option that is satisfying to both sides. Oz's words are a reminder of the intricacy of the dispute, and the need for a tranquil resolution that appreciates the rights of both sides.
This quote is written / told by Amos Oz somewhere between May 4, 1939 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from Israel.
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