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In reply to the discussion: When Israel says it's over, then it's over. [View all]Jedi Guy
(3,490 posts)74. These poll results from this year might be of interest to you. Emphasis mine.
Only 28% support the two-state solution
71% support the formation of armed groups
53% support a return to an armed intifada, 47% support waging peaceful resistance, and 26% support a one-state solution
52% believe that armed action is the best way to end occupation
71% support the formation of armed groups
53% support a return to an armed intifada, 47% support waging peaceful resistance, and 26% support a one-state solution
52% believe that armed action is the best way to end occupation
When three out of four Palestinians don't support a two-state solution, what do they support, do you suppose? With a clear majority supporting the formation of armed groups and slim majorities supporting violence, what inferences do you draw from that regarding their feelings on Israel's right to exist?
Again, as long as the Palestinians have their hearts set on returning to how things were before the formation of Israel, there can be no meaningful negotiations. Israel can't be expected to sit down at the table and start the discussion with, "Is it okay if we exist?"
If a two-state solution is ever to come to fruition, both sides are going to have to accept that 1) they're not going to get everything they want, and 2) they might have to give up some of what they have.
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Hmm... I ask a serious question, and you give me (imo) a rather snarky eff off answer?
electric_blue68
Nov 2023
#20
Well, I meant a dialogue w the OP on asking my question, but I get what you're saying
electric_blue68
Nov 2023
#50
I would suggest that Israel doesn't much care what the majority of Americans thinks.
Jedi Guy
Nov 2023
#53
After the devastation that has happened in Gaza you really think the Muslims/Arabs...
brush
Nov 2023
#57
Yes, I really think the Palestinians will continue to want it all. I see little likelihood of change there.
Jedi Guy
Nov 2023
#58
Show me were that comes from Gazans being bombed and herded south. Sounds like something from demonstrators...
brush
Nov 2023
#73
Those fucking evangelicals would love it. Israel comes first to them over our country
Autumn
Nov 2023
#37
The hatred between Israeli's and Arabs cannot be stopped unless both sides decide to stop it.
patphil
Nov 2023
#29