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This is my attempt at engaging in debate. If anything I say comes across as negative, please know that it is not intentional or personal. I aim to discuss these points thoughtfully and respectfully.
Expanding on the notion of Palestinians moving past the idea of a Palestinian state:
The history of Palestinian displacement dates back to 1948 with the creation of the State of Israel. While the displacement of Arabs has been ongoing for more than half a century, for many Palestinians, the loss of their homes remains a present and painful reality. For instance, the last 14 months in Gaza have been devastating, and in the West Bank, the past few years have seen particularly harsh conditions. The notion of "getting over" a historic grievance becomes difficult to consider when such grievances are not confined to history—they persist today and are likely to continue as part of ongoing Israeli government policies in these territories.
Well, difficult or not, it needs to happen.
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Around the world, we see groups in similar circumstances—Native Americans, Aboriginal Australians, Kurds, Hawaiians, and others—facing the consequences of historic displacement. While the UN has sought to support these groups with varying degrees of success, the challenge remains significant. In this context, the idea of Israel telling Palestinians to "get over it" feels particularly delicate. Historically, the Jewish people themselves experienced centuries of dispossession and longing for self-determination, ultimately receiving support from the UN for the creation of Israel. It is perplexing, then, to see Israel dismiss or even criticize the UN’s role in addressing the grievances of others.
This clause just confirms my point that if the Palestinians want a state, they should compromise and make one. The Jews did. My wife’s family came from Egypt. They lived the good life with a big house and enough money. They came coz situation became unbearable Like it always has been for Jews. So they came here to live in a tent for few years. That’s the whole idea of Israel to begin with. So they compromised and took what they could. It’s enough to compare the UN’s partition plan to the malaria map back then -all the areas given to the Jews were infested with malaria. Pretty remarkable.. they compromised.
As to the claim about Israel’s attitude towards the UN -
The UN started off addressing the conflict in a good way with good intentions. They have lost the way. They formed UNWRA which became a tool by the Palestinians to spread hate and flawed education. Their greatest achievement was to add the first two letters “UN” to that. Meaning what UNWRA says is the law and the law is UNWRA. Today more than ever we know that terrorists are part of that organization. That he was highjacked by Hamas to do its will.
I can go on farther that it’s not even logical to create such a special organisation only for the Palestinians and not to dismantle it after failing to achieve the purpose of its existence ? That’s a different story.
So yeah, Israeli grievance towards biased nowadays UN is more than understandable.
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From an ethical standpoint, Israel’s position appears deeply conflicted. Given the immense suffering endured by the Jewish people during the Holocaust and the global commitment to "never again," the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza today are both heartbreaking and astonishing. Reconciling these realities—Israel’s rich intellectual and cultural heritage with the harrowing scenes broadcast worldwide—poses a profound challenge for many observers. It raises difficult questions about how these events align with the principles of justice and humanity that the Jewish people themselves have long championed.
An armed Hamas raising terror towards Israel harvesting the entire public to its cause it’s not merely the same as the holocaust and any comparison is simply wrong.
I do agree that the sights are horrible. Such is war.
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relating to Japan - Japan was occupied by the United States, but the US left (well they still have bases there and Japan would really appreciate it if the US left completely). With Mexico, the Unites States stole 1/2 of Mexico "by right of conquest/might". Ultimately Mexico is still a functioning country. As for Gaza and the WestBank Israel has flattened the former and is colonizing the latter. I mentioned before that Northern Ireland has alot of similarities with Israel re: colonization etc. The difference is that when the colonized northern ireland they basically said "we will take this, and this only". Israel contines to take daily, which is why it does not move forward, its like a broken record, it keeps repeating the event.
Again, you are confirming my point.
Israel will very much like to leave and let them Palestinians manage their own business. I have absolutely zero problem with that as long as they ensure my safety.
I know you Irish identify yourselves with the Palestinians. It’s not the same. Not at all.
I told you before and please do not get offended but you are confirmation biased.