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I don’t defend Israel, I defend the right of civilians, including Jews, far away from being part of any conflict to live in peace and not getting killed by terrorists.
To paint Jews as responsible for everything from 9/11 to this is old antisemitic nonsense that has been around for centuries. Especially since “Globalise the intifada” has become a slogan it is not surprising that these attacks happen. At least take responsibility for when it inevitably does happen.
Also recall when in Australia there were people shouting “Gas the Jews” just days after the Hamas attack, were those false flag agents as well?
Does Israel have the right to exist yes or no?
As a counter question, would you be willing to drop an atom bomb on Tel Aviv? Because realistically speaking, that’s the minimum you’d need to do to eradicate Israel. Yes or no?
No economic sanctions would suffice. Israelis are there out of opportunism and show great willingness to leave once oppressing and stealing from Palestinians is no longer lucrative.
You want a yes/no answer to the one of the most complicated current issues?
There was a UN resolution declaring they have a right to exist so de facto yes.
There is also the fact that they do exist, and I don’t see them getting thrown out. You would need something like what Putin does to Ukraine but even more aggressive. You would need a proper genocide of the Israeli people because they would never leave willingly .
Does the US have a right to exist? Does Australia? Did any nation come about in a peaceful manner? Does Turkey have a right to exist given the situation with Kurds?
What is more constructive would be in discussing what shape Israel should take, how it better should respect other ethnicities, neighbours and their needs, and the forming of a Palestinian state for the Palestinian people.
To have as goal to eradicate Israel is just not on the table for a multitude of reasons not the least since it is just propagating endless bloodshed on both sides
And there it is you are Zionist here to defend Israel.
Wow what a slam dunk come back /s