Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official and current resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, recently published an article titled “The Threadbare Ruse of the Palestinian Right of Return” in which he argued that the Palestinian right of return is a “threadbare ruse” and should not be taken seriously. Rubin’s argument is that the right of return is a political ploy and not a legitimate legal claim.
In response to Rubin’s article, it is important to note that the right of return is a fundamental right of the Palestinian people, enshrined in international law, and is supported by numerous United Nations resolutions. It is a right that is inextricably linked to the Palestinian struggle for self-determination and freedom. The right of return is based on the principle of self-determination, which is the right of a people to determine their own political destiny and to control their own destiny.
The right of return is also protected under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. In addition, the right of return is supported by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194, which states that all Palestinian refugees and their descendants have the right to return to their homes.
Moreover, the right of return is not a “threadbare ruse” but is a legitimate legal claim that is supported by international law and is an integral part of the Palestinian struggle for self-determination. The right of return is a fundamental right of the Palestinian people that must be respected and protected.
Rubin’s argument fails to recognize the legal and moral validity of the right of return and ignores the fact that it is a fundamental right of the Palestinian people. The right of return is an important part of the Palestinian struggle for self-determination and freedom, and it should be respected and protected.