Israel unilaterally withdrew from Gaza years ago but has still had to contend w/ ongoing attacks from the territory, that aspect seems to be glossed over in coverage of the conflict. (It helps explain Netanyahu's durability in otherwise very volatile Israeli politics) =>https://twitter.com/benshapiro/status/996391164365365248 …
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Replying to @DavidMDrucker
The entire problem with you and your ilk,those who justify every unnecessary massacre, those who place Israel above international law and rules of engagement, see this unilateral vacation of an occupied territory as a favour to the population indigenous to that territory.
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Replying to @deangower
Both sides should be held to account. Often only one side is.
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Replying to @DavidMDrucker
And how do you hold them to account when you deny them nation-state status? The traditional ways of sanctioning deviant behaviour from established international law and norms becomes problematic in application.
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Replying to @deangower
The PLA/Hamas have turned down multiple opportunities. Recognize Israel's right to exist a majority Jewish state and give up right of return & there's a deal to be had on negotiated borders. Until those two things happen, there will not be any deal.
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Replying to @DavidMDrucker
You betray the virtue of objectivity by only apportioning blame to one side. The fact that the Palestinians live in a perpetual state of a humanitarian crises is not enough punishment? And yes there has been punishment meted out to previous Hamas activities.
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Replying to @deangower
I apportion blame to each side when it's deserved. I think it's been too one sided in the other direction.
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Replying to @DavidMDrucker
Is it too much to expect the more powerful, way more, to exhibit a greater sense of morality in prosecution of war and conflict.
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Replying to @deangower
Putting aside your argument who has exercised more morality in this conflict, I think you hit an important point. In fact, I think both should be held to the same standards, vs. putting more on Israel because they are more powerful.
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Replying to @DavidMDrucker
I do not think that either the US or Israel will derive much advantage in strategic geopolitical schemes of it were to prosecute war with disregard to what they stand for, it diminishes their influence and threatens the current hegemony.
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Disagree on a lot but really appreciate your feedback. Come again.
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