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Originally Posted by AltaGuy
Non-violent negotiation in the West Bank for the past ten or so years has resulted in expanded settlements and nothing good for the Palestinians. An occupied nation will resort to violence in these circumstances. I will never support terrorism, but see little else available to the Palestinians unfortunately.
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There are many reasons nothing happened in that time period, pretty much all of them a result of Abbas refusing to negotiate or reciprocate. In fact, Israel has offered to cease all settlements in exchange for what appears to be simple: Recognition of the Jewish state. This has been a repeat of similar offers. I am afraid that groups like Hamas make the acceptance a dangerous affair. Israel has also offered several deals, but I think baby steps is the way to go. If Abbas cannot recognize Israel, how can anyone truly think they will ever get to a solution?
Claims that Israel has done nothing during times of peace is patently false. Please have a look at this brief history:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_...10%E2%80%9311)
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Originally Posted by AltaGuy
Also, I couldn't find the quote about Hamas/Gaza I thought you made, so I apologize for that.
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I appreciate that. There have been numerous attacks on me from others (all were baseless) and this is the first I have seen to clear the air.