The two state solution is dead. Make it one big democracy and give everyone an equal vote.
The Bankruptcy of Biden Middle East Policy
Resistance does not arise spontaneously with no motivating force. It is in response to Israeli acts of violence–just like the brutal raids in which Israeli troops send hundreds of soldiers into towns, break down doors, trash homes, arrest scores of residents. This is what spurs resistance. If Israel wanted to restore calm it would end these provocations.
But Israel has no strategy. Its strategy is cold, hard brutality. Hit them hard, Keep hitting them until…well they don’t know until what. Because there’s no end in sight. And that’s perfectly fine for the Israelis who chug along quite nicely thank you. The economy is humming. There’s money to be made. Luxuries to buy. Exports of weapons and surveillance technology are a major part of this success. Most Israelis are living the good life thanks to being Sparta-by-the-Sea.
So if oppression of the Palestinians is the price Israel pays for its luxuries, it seems cheap and worthwhile. Farm the violence out to the army. Let the 18-year-olds do the dirty work in the streets of Hebron and Jenin and Shuafat, while we enjoy our lattes in Tel Aviv cafes. As far as Israelis are concerned, they could keep this up forever. And probably will until the world wakes up and forces Israel to accept a deal it’s been resisting for decades. But the chances of that, at least now, are nil.
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