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Israel/Palestine

Fozzledick

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8. That was the plan after they pulled out of Gaza.

Reply to DetlefK (Reply #6)

Tue Nov 1, 2016, 12:36 PM

Nov 2016

Their intention was to pull out of the West Bank once Gaza was stabilized, but Hamas responded to the possibility of peace with more terrorism and aggression, so the Israelis dug in to their defensive positions to prevent the West Bank from becoming another Gaza, and the PLO's intransigence has maintained that situation ever since.

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UNHRC official: ‘Israel’s status at UN depends on ending the occupation’ [View all] ericson00 Oct 2016 OP

The UNHRC is a parody. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2016 #1

Ending the occupation depends on the Palestinians ending the war. Fozzledick Nov 2016 #2

If the Palestinians end the war, will Israel end the occupation? DetlefK Nov 2016 #6

That was the plan after they pulled out of Gaza. Fozzledick Nov 2016 #8

Every single UN resolution against Israel is linked to the occupation. Go figure. n/t Little Tich Nov 2016 #3

The UNHRC has more resolutions condemning Israel than every other country in the world combined oberliner Nov 2016 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Little Tich Nov 2016 #9

So you agree Israel's unequal status at the UN should only be remedied... shira Nov 2016 #13

You support the UN's obsession w/ Israel that ignores much greater crimes worldwide. shira Nov 2016 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Little Tich Nov 2016 #10

I'm not in denial about the UN's sick obsession with Israel... shira Nov 2016 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Little Tich Nov 2016 #15

Only someone with absolutely no moral compass could support or defend what the UN does. shira Nov 2016 #16

Was UNESCO's resolution denying Jewish history "justified"? shira Nov 2016 #12

Fuck you, UN leftynyc Nov 2016 #7

Yep, pure antisemitism. Discriminatory to the max against 1 nation only. shira Nov 2016 #14