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Israel/Palestine

Tony_FLADEM

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4. The settlements in the West Bank are a product of Zionism

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Sat May 7, 2016, 01:37 AM

May 2016

You can say in general that you oppose the settlements (and resulting occupation) but what you are also doing is criticizing Zionism. That's why they can't criticize the occupation even if they want to because the issue is bigger than just that one aspect of it.

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Why the American Jewish Establishment Won’t Condemn the Occupation [View all] Israeli May 2016 OP

They won't do it because they legitimately fear another Gaza/Hamas takeover.... shira May 2016 #1

If Israel withdraws the Occupation, what happens then? aranthus May 2016 #2

Sorry aranthus.... Israeli May 2016 #3

IOW, let Hamas/Iran/ISIS take over the W.Bank & maybe there will be peace. shira May 2016 #6

The settlements in the West Bank are a product of Zionism Tony_FLADEM May 2016 #4

Doesnt work both ways tho ..... Israeli May 2016 #5