Israel/Palestine
In reply to the discussion: Palestinians win upgraded UN status by wide margin [View all]shira
(30,109 posts)1. Jews didn't want an Israel due only to the Holocaust. Zionism started in the late 1800's, when life was difficult for nearly all Jews. And yes, even in Arab countries where there were pogroms and they were 2nd or 3rd class citizens.
2. There is no injustice about Jews in Israel. It's the historic homeland for the Jews, who have been a presence in the land for over 3000 years. The original Palestine was split in two, with 3/4 of it going to the Arabs and 1/4 going to the Jews. That is in no way an injustice whatsoever.
3. The Jews aren't oppressors either. What a disgusting charge! The truth is that no one allows Jews to defend themselves. Reminds me of this video, which happens to sum this idiotic victim vs. oppressor nonsense:
4. The Jews do not live off this conflict. The Jews accepted partition in 1947. They agreed to the Clinton Parameters in 2001. Olmert made an even better offer in 2008. The last 2 deals would have granted the Palestinians half of Jerusalem and a state on nearly 100% of pre-67 WB and Gaza land.