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Originally Posted by Blaster86
What do they do?
Ignore them? Allow the attacks? I know they over-react, but what other options are there? This is the one thing about Israel's detractors that trips me up. All things considered, I am a left wing liberal on every issue except Israel it seems. I just can't figure out what people expect Israel to do. Just take it?
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As you note, no solution that will please everyone. However, one thing Israel can do is stop the punitive treatment of these people. I think we often forget (and don't fully appreciate) that Palestinians live under occupation. Controlling their air and sea space along with imports and exports are all punitive and collective measures that can be stopped. Perhaps not require Israel approved ID cards for people to leave Gaza? Stop settlements and begin to find a way to address the illegal settlements that they've already established.
My opinion is that these actions are the true cause of the Palestinian discontent. Living under occupation doesn't make anyone happy. Relaxing these oppressive measures is a risk Israelis need to be willing to take.