The only people that believe Israel was given to Jews by God are Jews and Christians. So, hopefully, you could understand (that's all I'm asking for is understanding) why Arabs, particularly Palestinians, are upset.

This is exactly why religion and politics, of any nature, don't mix. The realm of politics has to be big enough for everyone to have a voice. But not everyone believes the same thing religiously. It's hard to make a political compromise, which is absolutely necessary, especially in this case, when both sides think God is with them.
bhallg2k Reviewed by bhallg2k on . Palestinians Lament Founding of Israel Palestinians Lament Founding of Israel May 15, 2005 6:41 PM EDT RAMALLAH, West Bank - With sirens and rallies, Palestinians on Sunday mournfully commemorated the anniversary of what they call "Al Nakba," or "the catastrophe" - the uprooting of hundreds of thousands of their people with the 1948 creation of the state of Israel. While Israelis held barbecues, concerts and launched fireworks to celebrate the 57th anniversary of their independence Thursday - according to the date on the Rating: 5