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In reply to the discussion: Western colonialism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict [View all]cachukis
(4,103 posts)diaspora and the short term history of Israel in the modern age.
The Promised Land plays a significant role over time and some Jews managed to flourish outside that realm while others have felt it necessary to return to the region. Nonetheless, it has always been a state within the confines of a more powerful state.
The modern Zion movement still has its opposing viewpoints. The power brokers who brought about the modern state of Israel, had to know, over time the unsettling of the status quo would cause problems. Yet, they continued.
Now we are in a pickle with plenty of blame to cast about.
When broadcasters show a video with the caveat, "we'll talk about it on the other side," could they anticipate the other side of what is unfolding day by day.
Let us hope mistakes can be avoided.