The phrase “from the river to the sea” is a political slogan that refers geographically to the area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, which currently includes the State of Israel and the Palestinian territories: the West Bank, which includes East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.
The phrase is often used by pro-Palestinian activists to express their vision of a Palestinian state that encompasses the entire territory between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. This vision calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state that would include all of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem. It would also mean the end of the State of Israel as it exists today.
The phrase is controversial because it can be interpreted in different ways. Some people interpret it as a call for the destruction of Israel and the expulsion of its Jewish inhabitants. Others interpret it as a call for a two-state solution, in which there would be a Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel.
The phrase has been used by a variety of pro-Palestinian groups, including the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and Hamas. It has also been used by some Palestinian protesters.
The use of the phrase has been criticized by some Israelis and their supporters, who argue that it is a call for violence and the destruction of Israel. They argue that the phrase is a rejection of the two-state solution and that it represents a threat to Israel’s existence.
The debate over the meaning of the phrase is likely to continue as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues.