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Before June 1967 when Egypt controlled Gaza and Jordan controlled the West Bank, did anybody ever talk about the "occupation" of Palestinian land?

Discussions about the "occupation" of Palestinian territories typically became prominent after the Six-Day War in June 1967, during which Israel captured the Gaza Strip from Egypt and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, from Jordan. Prior to this event, the terminology and framing of the situation in the Palestinian territories might have differed, but concerns about sovereignty, self-determination, and the rights of Palestinians were certainly present.

Before 1967, the Palestinian territories were under the control of Egypt and Jordan, but the term "occupation" as it came to be understood after the Six-Day War was not necessarily widely used in the same context. Instead, there were discussions about the status of the territories and the desire for Palestinian self-determination, often framed within the broader context of Arab-Israeli relations and the conflict over the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948.

However, it's important to note that concepts related to occupation, colonization, and sovereignty have been part of discussions about Palestine for much of the 20th century, particularly as various powers exerted control over the region. The terminology may have evolved over time to reflect changing political circumstances and perspectives.

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RedBaron · M Best Comment
You’re “just sayin?” What does that even mean?

Answer here: https://similarworlds.com/random-subjects/just-saying/4995328-Im-just-sayin-More-and-more-often-people-are-adding-this
@RedBaron You're avoiding the content of my post. "What does that even mean?"
RedBaron · M
@flipper1966 “I’m just sayin” is part of your post.

It’s the most inane part, but I addressed it.

Avoiding inanity is a good thing.
@RedBaron It could be seen as inane if overused or used inappropriately. Like many conversational phrases, its effectiveness depends on context and delivery. When used sparingly and appropriately, it can serve to soften a statement or offer a bit of humility, acknowledging that one's opinion is just that—an opinion. However, if used excessively or in situations where it's unnecessary, it might come across as insincere or filler language. As with any linguistic tool, it's all about moderation and appropriateness.

You like cherry pie?

RedBaron · M
@flipper1966 It is overused. That was the point of my response to you and my earlier post about it.

I see it several times a day on here. People use it so often that it has no impact and has become annoying and inane.
@RedBaron Blame them, not me. I rarely use it. Cheers! ✌️
RedBaron · M
@flipper1966 I’m not blaming you or anyone in particular.

It seems to be a collective thing, much like the overuse of “like” in place of said - “I was like ‘Let’s meet for a drink’” or as an extra word to diffuse emphasis or precision, ie “there were like 80 people there.”
@RedBaron Cool! But you didn't thank me for [b][c=1F5E00]BEST COMMENT[/c][/b]! 🤣
RedBaron · M
@flipper1966 You are correct.

Thanks, my friend! 👍🏼