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Huge crowd piles pressure on Dutch government to seek an end to Israel's campaign in Gaza
@MangoKorat Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Golan Heights is a very relevant topic in any discussion of Israel, but it is way off topic in terms of this thread. I'll answer your questions as briefly as I can because I'm not sure how extensive a discussion the mods will allow. But before I do, I'll acknowledge the settlements are a disputed policy among Jews inside and outside Israel. Non-Jewish supporters of Israel also have sharply differing opinions on Israeli settlements beyond the pre-1967 borders, I myself feel it is unwise and with a few exceptions, does more harm than good. Three main motivations exist for Israeli settlements on the territory won in 1967 in the Six-Day War: 1) improving Israel's security through settlements and "outposts;" 2) religious beliefs held by strictly orthodox Haredi Jews, the group to which many settlers belong; and 3) reclaiming settlements that historically once had been Jewish. ("Resettlement of former Jewish communities," https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_settlement). Most Israelis would say the land had been expropriated for security reasons or reclaimed rather than stolen. Some Palestinians have been attacked and even killed by Israeli settlers. That's unfortunate, very unfortunate, but the number isn't large in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Far more Israelis have been killed in terrorist attacks. No doubt, Israeli settlers have inflamed the overall conflict. Yes, the takeover of Jerusalem has certainly inflamed Palestinians. Israel lays claim to Jerusalem because it was conquered and made the "capital" of the Kingdom of Israel by King David in Biblical times. Jerusalem contains the Temple Mount, considered the holiest site in Judaism. However, Jerusalem is regarded as a holy city by Christians and Muslims as well, which complicates the situation considerably. -
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Trump deporting migrants to 3rd World countries contrary to Court orders
Can always squeeze in a few more on “CON AIR” The more the merrier. -
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Crime Pattaya Waitresses Assaulted After Polite Noise Request Sparks Chaos
There had to be more to this. The devils always in the details. -
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Crime Pattaya Waitresses Assaulted After Polite Noise Request Sparks Chaos
I feel sorry for the two girls who got battered and had to go to the police. I hope they catch the assailants and give them a good rollicking. -
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Crime Pattaya Waitresses Assaulted After Polite Noise Request Sparks Chaos
They were drinking beer. -
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Republican big bill breaks promise on ending tax on soc. security but does something better
I think it's time Social Security be phased out.
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