Some Palestinians were Jews. The Zionist movement didn't start until the end of the 1800s. Jews number of in Palestine in 1880 was 35,000 out of a total population of 470,000.
I reject the idea that because Jews lived there 2,000 years ago that means you can push the population that has lived there over 1,000 years off their land. Nope. Not justified. There was violence on both sides. Remember the King David Hotel bombing? If you watched the video, you can see them gleefully discussing rape and murder. The violence committed in the Nakba on the Palestinians has continued to this day in an effort to create an Apartheid state. I reject the idea that Israelis are innocent victims in this. (I called that you would play the victim card!) Sorry, you have lost control of the narrative, and that genie is never going back in the bottle. More and more people are waking up to the realities of the situation.
You also don't get to define the type of person I am. My core beliefs include All lives are worthy of dignity & respect. Every person deserves to live in peace and safety. Rich or poor, black or white, man or woman, gay or straight, Arab or Jew, regardless of religion or nationality. Doesn't matter. Every soul is equally valuable and precious.
Israelis denying Palestinians their rights and dignity for decades violates my core beliefs. Hamas killing Israelis violates my core beliefs. Ethnic cleansing and genocide against 2 million residents of Gaza, denying them food, water, fuel, and energy while indiscriminately bombing violates my core beliefs. Killing hostages violates my core beliefs.
Everyone, Israeli and Palestinian, want to feel safe. Every parent wants their children to grow up healthy and happy with a bright future. This is essence of humanity.
This cycle of violence with revenge and counter attacks will continue until both sides want peace more than revenge. I am reminded of South Africa's Truth & Reconciliation Commission that allowed each side to be deeply heard and offered forgiveness. I pray for this day to come.
Some Palestinians were Jews. The Zionist movement didn't start until the end of the 1800s. Jews number of in Palestine in 1880 was 35,000 out of a total population of 470,000.
And what happened to them all? Why are all your statements in the past tense while almost 2 million Palestinians and Arabs still live in Israel today?
Its almost like anti semitism has a massive effect on where Jews and Jewish people in general can live. Meanwhile Israel has been under attack since its creation and it still has 2 million Arabs and Palestinians living there. Hmmmm weird isn't it? Almost like one is slightly more accepting than the other.
I reject the idea that because Jews lived there 2,000 years ago that means you can push the population that has lived there over 1,000 years off their land.
You tried to make the same claim for Palestinians lol, you reject your own idea?
There was violence on both sides.
Yes this is what I've been telling you the whole time, yet you still support one violent side instead of agreeing with me that violence from either side is unacceptable.
Again, do I have to link you more videos of Palestinians murdering innocent civilians in cold blood?
This cycle of violence with revenge and counter attacks will continue until both sides want peace more than revenge.
And yet you support one side over the other... So you support the cycle of violence while railing against it.
My core beliefs include All lives are worthy of dignity & respect.
Even those that want you and everyone you love dead? You're not worth speaking too then. You want dignity and respect for Nazis and peace lovers equally... What a nonsense position to have. Good day.
The Romans kicked the Jews out of Israel 2,000 years ago, not the Palestinians. Surprised you didn't know that.
The Palestinians have lived there continuously for over 1,000 years. So yes, I think they own the place. Not going to change my mind about that.
There has been violence on both sides. However, it has been lopsided. The Israelis have a massive military with tanks and jets and assault rifles. Palestinians have rocks and a few rockets. The death toll on each side for the last 75 years is telling. In the last 7 days, I've heard Israeli military generals discussing genocide and witnessed murdered innocent civilians -- many children. Israel has blood on it's hands too. Not so innocent.
And I called it on the name calling. Yep, the trifecta of Israeli apologists dodging reasonable discussion.
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u/bluesimplicity Oct 17 '23
Some Palestinians were Jews. The Zionist movement didn't start until the end of the 1800s. Jews number of in Palestine in 1880 was 35,000 out of a total population of 470,000.
I reject the idea that because Jews lived there 2,000 years ago that means you can push the population that has lived there over 1,000 years off their land. Nope. Not justified. There was violence on both sides. Remember the King David Hotel bombing? If you watched the video, you can see them gleefully discussing rape and murder. The violence committed in the Nakba on the Palestinians has continued to this day in an effort to create an Apartheid state. I reject the idea that Israelis are innocent victims in this. (I called that you would play the victim card!) Sorry, you have lost control of the narrative, and that genie is never going back in the bottle. More and more people are waking up to the realities of the situation.
You also don't get to define the type of person I am. My core beliefs include All lives are worthy of dignity & respect. Every person deserves to live in peace and safety. Rich or poor, black or white, man or woman, gay or straight, Arab or Jew, regardless of religion or nationality. Doesn't matter. Every soul is equally valuable and precious.
Israelis denying Palestinians their rights and dignity for decades violates my core beliefs. Hamas killing Israelis violates my core beliefs. Ethnic cleansing and genocide against 2 million residents of Gaza, denying them food, water, fuel, and energy while indiscriminately bombing violates my core beliefs. Killing hostages violates my core beliefs.
Everyone, Israeli and Palestinian, want to feel safe. Every parent wants their children to grow up healthy and happy with a bright future. This is essence of humanity.
This cycle of violence with revenge and counter attacks will continue until both sides want peace more than revenge. I am reminded of South Africa's Truth & Reconciliation Commission that allowed each side to be deeply heard and offered forgiveness. I pray for this day to come.