Israel/Palestine

Martin Eden

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6. I very much doubt the settlers built their communties

Thu Nov 9, 2023, 07:42 AM

Nov 2023

With any tacit agreement to abandon those settlements to make way for a Palestinian state.

Israeli citizens are divided into right & left somewhat like Americans. Most of the settlers likely voted for Netanyahu and share his vision of a greater Israel, which does not include a Palestiand state in the West Bank.

Even if Netanyahu is voted out, I don’t believe it is politically viable for ANY Israeli government to forcibly remove the settlers. Where would they be removed TO? Does Israel have a large surplus of available unoccupied homes or land?

In the wake of the Hamas assault, forcing out the settlers would be seen as validating terrorism as an effective way to advance the Palestinian cause.

Personally I've always been opposed to the settlements and would very much like the Palestinians to have their own country, but I'd bet my life savings the Israeli government will not require the settlers to abandon their homes in the West Bank.

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