Jews to Reclaim Land in Jordan?

[azurnoir]

IsraelNN.com) The Israel Land Fund, a group dedicated to restoring Jewish property in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, is reportedly looking east. According to AFP, the organization plans to begin buying historically Jewish properties in Jordan as well.

Many Jews purchased land in what is now Jordan during the British Mandate, when such land was seen primarily as part of the greater Land of Israel. In 1946 Jordan declared independence as an Arab, Muslim country. Two years later, the state of Israel declared independence, and Jordan's rulers confiscated Jewish-owned land in their own country for state use.

Israel Land Fund chairman Aryeh King told AFP that his organization has proof that thousands of properties in present-day Jordan were historically Jewish, adding, "We have records of the ownership

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/132492

[bemildred]

1. This ought to be good.

I have the feeling that it's supposed to be some sort of "threat".

[azurnoir]

5. was thinking Jordan could always call the settlers bluff

and at least review the land titles, if they are found authentic then Jordan for them or offer them a yellow card, making them citizens.......

[bemildred]

7. As long as the price is right, what's not to like? nt

[pelsar]

6. think of it as a local stimulus package

...more conferences (need food and drink), more newspapers to sell, additional papers to write, trips to jordan for research...

[cloudbase]

2. Looks as though

that right of return thing cuts both ways now.

[bemildred]

3. Ah, I was right. nt

[GoesTo11]

4. There's more where that came from

Jews lost their land in all the Arab countries between 1948 and 1951 or so. Often forgotten factoid.