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In reply to the discussion: Israel Announces Large West Bank Land Seizure [View all]RAB910
(3,537 posts)59. your claims are simply are untrue
Netanyahu Restates Opposition to Two-State Solution, Despite Pressure From Biden
The Israeli prime minister said that he had long opposed a Palestinian state because it would constitute an existential danger to Israel.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/21/world/middleeast/netanyahu-biden-israel-palestinian-state.html?searchResultPosition=5
Also, while I consider terrorism immoral, it is more than understandable. When powerful people mistreat vulnerable people badly enough and for long enough, the mistreated reach a point where they have nothing to lose.
The Israeli prime minister said that he had long opposed a Palestinian state because it would constitute an existential danger to Israel.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/21/world/middleeast/netanyahu-biden-israel-palestinian-state.html?searchResultPosition=5
Also, while I consider terrorism immoral, it is more than understandable. When powerful people mistreat vulnerable people badly enough and for long enough, the mistreated reach a point where they have nothing to lose.
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It is a one state reality in which millions lack citizenship or the right to vote.
David__77
Mar 22
#13
I believe that from the beginning it was destined to be expensive Israeli beach front property.
LiberalArkie
Mar 22
#34
I think that was the idea back in 1948. If the Israeli government can keep having minor attacks
LiberalArkie
Mar 22
#50
I get the Judea and Samaria reference, but I would also get a reference to Assyria and Sumeria.
DFW
Mar 22
#11
Right. They won't stop. Such entitlement. And they wonder why push backs like Oct. 7 happen.
brush
Mar 22
#18
In the end I can't condone/defend/justify the Oct 7 attack and I can't blame Israel for the attack
RAB910
Mar 22
#20
Maybe if Israel stopped breaking their agreements, stopped its warcrimes - people wouldn't need to worry how ...
marble falls
Mar 22
#57
People will not be bulldozed for forever. Maybe you understand that language better.
brush
Mar 22
#76
I don't know if the "Israelis" do, but obviously Bibi is banking on a trump win...nt
Wounded Bear
Mar 22
#25
" a drastic acceleration in illegal settlement building since Israel's war against Hamas"
riversedge
Mar 22
#27
The more Palestinian land that is ILLEGALLY Seized, the less chances for a 2 state solution.
ProudMNDemocrat
Mar 22
#47