When was the last time the region was at peace? — frank
Ottoman rule was relatively undisrupted before WWI. — Ciceronianus
When was the last time the region was at peace? — frank
When the land was ruled by Ottoman Syria until the early 20th century, just before the rise of Zionism, the national movement of the Jewish people seeking to recreate a Jewish state in Palestine, and return the original homeland of the Jewish people. — javi2541997
That's because they kicked ass. — frank
When it was united under Ottoman rule. So see, Erdogan deserves a Nobel peace prize! — Count Timothy von Icarus
Especially after they took Constantinople in 1453. — Ciceronianus
Seems like a lot of Israelis don't want to solve the problem - as long as they're happy, everyone else can go suck a lemon. Very disappointing mindset from them. — flannel jesus
Seems like it's just unbridled hate on both sides. People suck. — flannel jesus
“Our humanity – the value that we place on human life and human dignity – that’s what makes us who we are. And we count them among our greatest strengths. “That’s why it’s so important to take every possible precaution to avoid harming civilians,” he said. — Jerusalem Post
helped finance the Palestinian Islamist movement as a “counterweight” to the secularists and leftists of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Fatah party, led by Yasser Arafat (who himself referred to Hamas as “a creature of Israel.”) — The Intercept
Holy shit Israel Tells U.N. that all of North Gaza (over 1M people) has 24 Hours to Move South — Maw
Reuters — Reuters
He did not specify, but the Axis of Resistance refers to an alliance among Iran, Palestinian militant groups, Syria, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and other factions. — Reuters
Kobi Michael, a senior researcher at the Tel Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), says he believes that Iran aims to create “a reality of war in order to exhaust Israeli society, in order to exhaust the Israel Defense Forces.” — CNN
Kobi Michael, a senior researcher at the Tel Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), says he believes that Iran aims to create “a reality of war in order to exhaust Israeli society, in order to exhaust the Israel Defense Forces. — CNN
Israel could de-escalate somewhat. That's not what they're doing. — Manuel
It would be very convenient for Israel to cast this as a war between two sovereign nations instead of between oppressor and oppressed (or at least a terrorist org. that apse I from that oppression) — Benkei
Israel’s leaders are conspicuously absent, either remaining silent or too arrogant. Citizens, as well as diaspora Jews, have been raising funds, purchasing equipment, as well as food, clothing, and even weapons for the IDF and its soldiers. While this is commendable, why isn’t Israel ensuring that all of its soldiers’ families receive information about their whereabouts? Why are some soldiers scrounging for equipment? — Jerusalem Post
...
..so you blame Israel for Hamas' barbarity.
Ben Shapiro — Ben Shapiro on Twitter
The Zionist groups of Irgun and Lehi reverted to their 1937–1939 strategy of indiscriminate attacks by placing bombs and throwing grenades into crowded places such as bus stops, shopping centers and markets. — Wikipedia
I maintain that there are crimes of abundance and there are crimes of hunger, and we have not only brought Gaza to the brink of starvation, we have brought it to a state of collapse. Always in the name of security. How much security did we get? Where will another round of revenge take us? — The Guardian
Rule 129. The Act of Displacement
A. Parties to an international armed conflict may not deport or forcibly transfer the civilian population of an occupied territory, in whole or in part, unless the security of the civilians involved or imperative military reasons so demand.
B. Parties to a non-international armed conflict may not order the displacement of the civilian population, in whole or in part, for reasons related to the conflict, unless the security of the civilians involved or imperative military reasons so demand. — IHL
He's simplistically boiled down the issue so that he can take the opportunity to criticise his rival to the world. — flannel jesus
"Give Palestine independence and sovereignty" is OF COURSE ideal, but how do you do that without putting Israel at even further risk? — flannel jesus
Psychological Aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Systematic Review — FreeEmotion
If we only care about Israel's risks, this war will never end. — javi2541997
Now, they have to face the consequences. — javi2541997
Get involved in philosophical discussions about knowledge, truth, language, consciousness, science, politics, religion, logic and mathematics, art, history, and lots more. No ads, no clutter, and very little agreement — just fascinating conversations.