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I can accept the argument that Israeli has the right to defend their way of life and people from violence.
But I can't accept the argument that Isreal holds no blame in creating an environment where a large group of people are hostile towards them.
That would be like the USA saying, gee why are ISIS so hostile against us, must be their religious propaganda, because we've never shown anyone in the region harm. Maybe the religious propaganda works because folks are already angry and want a channel it.
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This has been my position for a long time. I'm generally predisposed to being supportive of Israel, but it's willingness to constantly cede the moral high ground by continuing to commit the single largest act that they are criticized for (expanded settlement), has infuriated for a long time.
Ultimately, you have two parties with irreconcilable positions. It's not a climate for any sort of peace that lasts more than a handful of days.