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Facts: Over the years, various two state solutions have been agreed to by Israel, and proposed to the Palestinian Arabs by the International community (the UN, etc.). Such two-state solutions have been repeatedly rejected by the Palestinian Arabs. They have proven time-and-again to not want a 2 state solution, and to not want a lasting peace with Israel.
"Oh, but this time's different" says the naive types...
You're absolutely right. The Palestinians simply don't want a 2-state solution. They want one state - their own and nothing else.
Also in your link was the following audio of an actual conversation between an IDF officer attempting to convince a Gazan to evacuate his (large) family before the Israelites strike a nearby bank.
You can really see the inner mindset of Israel and of Gaza.
The Gazan: "Strike us then. Do whatever you want. We want to die. And our children also must die. We don't want the peace that comes from you. We love death the way you love life. We don't want the kindness that comes from you. Do as you please."
This is where knowledge of the facts is important.This is where a broader view of 20th century history is important. Both sides have accepted and rejected offers based on which side was perceived to be in power. When the Palestinians had more power they would get better offers. They accepted. Jews rejected. Now and for a long time Israel has had a more powerful position. They have accepted offers favorable to them and Palestinians have rejected offers viewed as unequal. Both sides have used the same justification for both accepting and rejecting deals.
You are saying Palestinians are in 100% agreement?
I don't think that is the case, but not sure what % would accept 2 states if put up to a real vote.
Buncha Morans
This is where knowledge of the facts is important.
Palestinian Arabs have rejected a two-state solution over-and-over again.
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"If Israel just allowed the Palestinians to have a state of their own, there would be peace in the Middle East, right? That’s what you hear from ambassadors, European diplomats, and most college professors.
But what if I told you that Israel has already offered the Palestinians a state of their own, and not just once, but on five separate occasions?
Don’t believe me? Let’s review the record..."
Palestinians have repeatedly rejected a two-state solution
Palestinian Arabs, by and large, do not want a two state solution. They want the elimination of the Jewish state. They are not reasonable people.
So how do you negotiate and deal with folks who deny your very existence?
Israel = friend of the US
Gaza/Hamas/Iran/Hezbollah = enemies of the US
Dude, that's a dumbass question. It's like asking if 100 percent of drag queens are child molesters as a justification not to judge the ones who want to jiggle their nuts around kids.
Of course 100 percent of any substantial group doesn't believe anything. They don't have to. They've shown their broad views in polling and of course in their election results and actions.
The Palestinians simply don't want a 2-state solution. They want one state - their own and nothing else.
Thanks for gracious response and for completely ignoring the point.
What poll are you referring to that shows not 100% of Palestinians reject a 2 state solution, but some other large % do?
I didn't ignore any point. You pullled the 100 percent crap as a strawman.
On the international political and military level, wrt the US and Israel, I mostly see it as a big brother / little brother sort of relationship. And I don't mean that in an arrogant way at all. Never forget, they are the primary ancient source of our civilization, law, and religion(s); Israel and the Romans. Right now, we're on top. I feel like we have an unwritten duty to protect them--they were almost annihilated by a bunch of psychotic nihilists less than 100 years ago. Nobody pushes our little brother around.
I think the British thought the same for Greece.On the international political and military level, wrt the US and Israel, I mostly see it as a big brother / little brother sort of relationship. And I don't mean that in an arrogant way at all. Never forget, they are the primary ancient source of our civilization, law, and religion(s); Israel and the Romans. Right now, we're on top. I feel like we have an unwritten duty to protect them--they were almost annihilated by a bunch of psychotic nihilists less than 100 years ago. Nobody pushes our little brother around.
Mona
"Who is pushing Israel around? I don't see any credible threat to Israel in any way shape or form."
What exactly do you call this?? A mostly peaceful fly over??
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/01/midd...s-drones-that-hit-israel-mime-intl/index.html
That wasn't my purpose. My purpose was that I didn't think they all agreed. My mistake that I though there would be more that would accept 2 states. But there is a strong majority of Palestinians who do not accept that. Point taken.
Then why presume without looking? It's just remarkable whom you're willing to give the benefit of the doubt and not.
Yep. Reminds me of Cenk on the young Turks—always looking for something wrong in Israel and something good about her enemies. Stretching like stretch Armstrong to make some sort of anti-Zionist argument at every opportunity.Then why presume without looking? It's just remarkable whom you're willing to give the benefit of the doubt and not.
I am a remarkable person.