The mythical underpinnings of Palestinian statehood
Historical and factual ignorance or denial, Arab propaganda, left-liberal guilt, and outright antisemitism serve to legitimize a demand for a sovereign Palestinian state where none has ever existed;
By Hymie Rubenstein —— Bio and Archives--September 30, 2025
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Because it codifies the principles that govern statehood and sovereignty, the Montevideo Convention is a foundational document in international law. It also reflects the principles of equality among states and the importance of peaceful relations between them.
Signed on December 26, 1933, in Montevideo, Uruguay, the Convention established the following four criteria for statehood:
- A clearly defined territory over which it exercises effective control;
- A permanent population composed of individuals who reside within its territory on an ongoing basis;
- A functioning government capable of maintaining law and order, the provision of public services, and representation of the interests of its population;
- The capacity to engage in diplomatic relations and allied interactions with other states.
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