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Since 1948, the question of Palestine has been the focus of many UN resolutions, which have upheld the right of the Palestinians to return to their land, establish their own independent state alongside Israel, receive compensation and gain restitution. Any redress to the Palestinians, however, has been prevented by Israeli and American diplomatic maneuvering, in part through manipulation of the 'peace process.' Professor Naseer H. Aruri argues that America's assistance to Israel has left a bitter legacy that can only be addressed by a shift in US foreign policy.