Talk:Israeli–Palestinian conflict/Records

This page is used to record agreements/compromises that reflect the consensus on content disputes for this article.

Occupied terminology

Splendid. There is a consensus among active editors to this article, Jaakobou, Nickh, and Pedro Gonnet, to delete the phrase as seen by both sides from the sentence Core issues in the conflict as seen by both sides are the future of the remaining Israeli settlements built in the occupied territories, .... (emphasis added) (Several other active editors may be read as having given tacit acceptance, including Ceedjee, Durova, Nishidani, SJMNY, Sm8900.)

It is my view, which need not engender further discussion, that the consensus reflects an understanding that: (a) 'occupied/occupation' territories is terminology used by most mainstream sources and sufficiently encyclopedic. (b) Such terminology may not be suitable in certain narrow situations, though, e.g., when paraphrasing a particular viewpoint, including the Israeli view. (c) The terminology clearly may be needed to describe aspects of the conflict, as in this case, but it shouldn't be used excessively in articles (e.g., when geographic terms are adequate).

As a matter of good faith editing, editors who accept this consensus are expected to consistently apply and support this consensus wherever there is a question about 'occupied/occupation' terminology regarding the Isr-Pal situation. The consensus may not reflect your preferred choice, but acceptance means (as stated above) you would not contest the edit and even help restore if it gets disrupted (absent further consensus).

As a favor to me and my effort here, active editors are requested to join the new WikiProject set up to promote cooperation among editors on Isr-Pal topics. By joining, you would be affirming the Project but not making any specific time commitment. Thanks very much for your cooperation and patience here. HG | Talk 15:52, 4 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Introduction

Considerable discussion and effort went into the drafting of the current introduction. These have been archived here. It is assumed that as this was a consensus effort, these archives will be read before any serious edits/discussions take place. Suicup (talk) 07:18, 3 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]