Dr Tigris
Brownlow Medallist
Actually, I believe in a two-state solution. The Israelis have offered peace deals many times. Check out this article for a quick history lesson. The key point is that the Israelis would happily live inside their own borders.
Why isn't there peace? Because Israel keeps getting attacked. If you want a "free Palestine" then you need to take it up with Hamas and (before them) the PLO. These are brutal terrorist organizations who seek the destruction of Israel, launch terror attacks to murder innocent civilians and use their own citizens as human shields.
But, you know, free speech and all that. Say what you want. Believe what you want. Maybe don't go around throwing stones at other people because of a stupid username.
I'd carefully reread that article.
"The more extreme elements of Israeli and Palestinian society, and their political leaders, have forestalled negotiations at critical moments."
Israel is as guilty as any Palestinian group in making the current situation. You said "The key point is that the Israelis would happily live inside their own borders." But Israel has continually increased the size of those borders, by illegally creating settlements and then having their military protect them. That is an I win, you lose situation.
Hamas and the PA are appalling.
It's depressing, with no clear way out.
And that is not mentioning the impact of Iran, Russia, USA, Saudi Arabia etc in the mess.
I shouldn't have responded. Let's talk the draft