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moniss

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15. The UN forces

Reply to Ace Rothstein (Reply #13)

Fri Apr 12, 2024, 01:17 PM

Apr 2024

are restricted in what they are allowed to do. Also they are not set up as a "barrier" force like in the Sinai. If you put troops in an area and tell them more or less don't shoot anybody it is not going to deter anybody and if you put troops in with just the idea of maintaining the status quo then nothing changes. 75+ years of doing things the current way hasn't worked.

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Pressure is building for recognition of a Palestinian state [View all] moniss Apr 2024 OP

After they have had presidential elections ripcord Apr 2024 #1

I'm wondering if moniss Apr 2024 #3

Ah settler ethics. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #6

I'd rather them be their own country. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #8

That's what I say. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #18

Yep. Absolutely. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #22

Who speaks for the State of Palestine-- Hamas, Hezbollah, the Palestinian Authority...? dutch777 Apr 2024 #2

I'm thinking that some of the moniss Apr 2024 #5

Don't know if it is possible, but key will be making Israel feel safe & the true free will of the Palestinians in a... dutch777 Apr 2024 #24

That would be their problem. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #7

Whoever recognizes a Palestinian state, should be aware that Beastly Boy Apr 2024 #4

As I mentioned in some other responses moniss Apr 2024 #10

As things stand now, I believe Israel is on board with international peacekeeping force in Gaza, Beastly Boy Apr 2024 #16

I agree with what should have been taking place but here moniss Apr 2024 #23

Too many people have illusions about what "international protection forces" do... brooklynite Apr 2024 #9

That is precisely why they are needed moniss Apr 2024 #11

So if there are UN forces on the Gaza border, there won't be any Hamas attacks? brooklynite Apr 2024 #12

Yeah, that isn't working out too well in Lebanon. Ace Rothstein Apr 2024 #13

The UN forces moniss Apr 2024 #15

My comment is about moniss Apr 2024 #14

It was tabled by the UNSC yesterday LeftInTX Apr 2024 #17

Yes I know but the move by independent countries to give recognition moniss Apr 2024 #19

It is up to the United States and we have total veto power. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #20

That was my point moniss Apr 2024 #21

It is a one state reality in which millions lack voting rights. David__77 Apr 2024 #25