it's a different matter. Israel does face an existential threat that is only reduced by doing the things it is currently doing. I get those from the sidelines think they have a gentler way to secure Israel's security, but others disagree. — Hanover
And vice versa?
— unenlightened
The existential threat to Gaza is Hamas provoking war with Israel. — Hanover
The inability to compromise will be the utter sticking point. As long as death and revenge is more important than simply living, it doesn't matter. It doesn't help that people on the sidelines encourage it, rather than call for moderation — schopenhauer1
Then your understanding of international law is different from others. Gaza is simply territory that is military occupied by Israel.The way I understand the international law, Gaza is territory of Israel. Unless it's still considered Egypt, but then Egypt doesn't seem interested. — Echarmion
Spot on. Why is it difficult to be critical about the actions of both sides? Religious extremists have hijacked the stage and people on both sides who would want peace are pushed aside as nearly traitors.Both sides are consumed with bloodlust. What I object to are attempts to dress this up in an ''ethical'' disguise. — Baden
'There is no justification for violence that indiscriminately targets innocent civilians, whether by Hamas or Israeli forces. This is absolutely prohibited under international law and amounts to a war crime.' — Baden
Then your understanding of international law is different from others. Gaza is simply territory that is military occupied by Israel. — ssu
The Israeli gains from the Six Day war haven't been recognized. — ssu
Why isn't Egypt taking in Palestinians? Are they going to open up borders? — schopenhauer1
The current regime in Egypt isn't interested in caring for thousands of refugees, especially not if Hamas fighters are among them, given that Hamas is an ally of the Muslim Brotherhood. — Echarmion
Maybe I should just periodically post it instead of bothering to debate what should need no debate. — Baden
I don't know if they would kill literally every Jew in that situation or if Netanyahu would kill literally every Palestinian if he got the chance. — Baden
Why isn't Egypt taking in Palestinians? Are they going to open up borders? — schopenhauer1
Why didn't Egypt want (at least provisional) control of Gaza when they could have had it? — schopenhauer1
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