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In reply to the discussion: Genocide? This is in fact what genocide looks like: [View all]AloeVera
(3,945 posts)Then perhaps someone should talk to Palestinians. You know, peace talks. I know, "no partner for peace". There will be now, once Hamas is gone, right?
I don't see your anology as relevant to Gaza. Those nations were the aggressors, and were also nation-states with a wealth of resources.Their occupation by Allied Forces lasted a little over a decade at most (Japan), not 57 years. They were both helped a lot by the Allies with reconstruction, their economy and reintegration into the world. The Marshall Plan made all the difference in their "rehabilitation".
The Palestinians lost the majority of their lands to Israel, were expelled, then suffered occupation for 57 years. No restitution, no return, no Marshall Plan. Just misery, blockade or never-ending military rule that deprives them of basic human rights and self-determination. No, they are not going to become best buddies with Israel. But they might be willing to accept peace for land (that it's their own land is the kick in the teeth for them) and forego some or all demands for right of return.