Respectfully, there is the true problem. Judea (the West bank,) the land you're calling Palestinian, really isn't "Palestinian." (Aside from any specific land within it, that is owned by Palestinians.) Nationally, it is disputed. (Ever question why Jordan doesn't publicize its dispute, but allows the Palestinians to claim the dispute on their behalf?!) First, Judea is part of historical Israel, from the tribe name Yehuda, or Judah. Second, when Israel was created in '48, Jordan attacked! While attacking, they told the Palestinians to leave for a few weeks, while they "pushed the Jews into the sea." And that the 700,000 Arabs who left would return right after the desired Arab victory. Essentially repeat again in '67. So I'm not sure which other country gives up territory it rightfully acquired in an unprovoked war, that it has historical ties to.
Second, though I know that without question that are many good Palestinians who desire peace, to elect a government in Hamas, whose very founding document calls for the eradication of Israel all together, does not make negotiation very easy. On the other hand, after Egypt prepared to attack in '67, and Israel captured Sinai, more than doubling its size, Israel eventually had a willing partner for peace, and along with other specifics on both sides, returned the Sinai peninsula, which has led to decades of peace with Egypt...
Once again, no mention from the world about the 700,000 or so Jews forced from Arab countries, property stolen...
I live in Honduras apparently something happened at the beginning of the 20th century we had a big influx of Palestinians and Lebanese citizens running away from something and we also received a small but significant amount of eastern European Jews, these guys now control most of the economy in this country and get along just fine, so if they are able to do it here why can't they do it over there? That is what I can't figure out, I mean everyone just wants the best for himself and his family, and the way things are in Israel and the Palestinian territories nobody feels completely safe, or at least I don't believe they do.
Also remember, the Jews also took the land away from the original inhabitants so using historical claims for this land seems a little far-fetched, there were people there before the Jews. Again I tell you I am not against Israel or Jews in general just against this settlements policy.
In Israel, where Arabs and Jews have equal rights, it is as you describe for the most part. Shops next to each other, buying and selling from each other, working for each other, etc. But ask Hamas why Jews don't have equal rights in Gaza for example, or ask the West Bank Waqf authorities why Jews can't even pray on our own Temple Mount.
Excellent point. Saved me from having to write it.
Thanks! One day soon, it'll all pay off^^