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Originally posted by: kylebisme
I am familiar with the geography, and "smack dab in the middle of Israeli territory" isn't an accurate characterization. On the other hand, Israel has built settlements all across Palestinian territory in the West Bank, demonstrating their lack of interest in maintaining defined borders.Originally posted by: TheSkinsFan
Have you ever looked at the map and seen just how ridiculous it is with Gaza and the West Bank smack dab in the middle of Israeli territory? Have you ever been there?
The border with Syria is about distance as the border with Gaza, which the only part of Palestinian territory militants currently have the freedom of movement to attack Israel from anyway. Besides, by what means do you figure the militants could be kept in Syria rather than spreading across Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt to attack from there?Originally posted by: TheSkinsFan
I have little doubt that Israel could defend its Syrian border effectively.
If we withdrew our support for Israel, not only would they be short billions of dollars in free weapons each year, we'd no longer be blocking the UN efforts at peaceful resolution to the conflict, which would lead to sanctions and embargoes keeping them from buying weapons from anyone else. That would force Israel to accept a peaceful settlement with Palestine on the basis of international law, and that is the winning solution in my book.Originally posted by: TheSkinsFan
So be it. The alternative is neverending internal terrorism and endless atrocities on both sides.
When it comes to warfare and violent conflict, might does make right. The winner keeps the prize; and, in this case, that prize would be land and security. If the Palestinians want it badly enough, they and their Arab friends could try to take it back. But, as we all know, that probably wouldnt happen. And, if they tried, Israel would woop their fucking asses... again.
I'm simply surprised that Israel has shown as much restraint as they have over the years... I would have marched the threat to the border 20 years ago, or sooner.
And, the best part? Israel could still do all of the above even if the U.S. walked away from them completely.
Deportation of all Palestinians FTW.
wow!! You are so wrong....
Let me ask you a question what did israel do before we came on the scene?
You should be thankful that we are supporting Israel!!
With our support it means they do not have to go it alone....which means their military doesn`t have to be as proactive as if it was Israel against the world!!
The UN is a toothless entity that actually needs to be dismantled.
The UN when it comes to israel is very onesided and would never in a million years be able to enforce sanctions against Israel.
As usual Kyle you are blowing whimsical smoke up peoples asses.
