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Originally Posted by burn_this_city
They could have had a state if the Israelis didnt take the ridiculous stance that all the land taken during the 6 days war was theirs to keep. If they werent so absorbed with constantly expanding their borders this could have been settled decades ago.
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This is debatable. The last time Israel withdrew from a territory, they weren't exactly met with doves of peace. The Palestinians were also offered over 97% of the West Bank with the option for compensation for the remaining 3% or so from Northern Israel during the Taba summits. They rejected this.
They were also offered East Jerusalem during the Taba summits.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taba_summit
As for constantly expanding their borders, I don't think you can say this either. The Israelis have been contracting their borders since 1967. They are no longer in Gaza they have built a fence that puts over 95% of the West Bank on the other side.
Does Israel really owe the Palestinians 100% of the West Bank? They gained it in a war when they were invaded by their neighbours. If Israel had lost that war would they have been given 100% of Israel back?
All in all though, I think Israel is not innocent in this conflict either. The biggest issue is the settlers. They are religious fanatics. I also think that non-religious Jews in Israel have an obligation to stand up to these people.