Reply #29: is this also the answer? [View All]

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“Most Jews believe in a two-state solution,” answered Shoebat, “I do not believe in this. A Palestinian state will concoct its own rules and laws to continue the killing of Jews.” He suggested instead that Israel, “Wake up and smell the Hummus. We must return to the status quo – the occupation. There were jobs, people went to work and supported their families, and whoever got involved with terrorism was exiled or imprisoned – like any modern country in the world. I think Israel should stand strong and fight – dismantle Hamas and take away all the weapons, the way it used to be. The introduction of weapons into Palestinian society by Israel was a disaster and they must be confiscated.”

It sounds like close to what could be acceptable, but of course you would have to insure that these people have political rights, which would mean the right to vote, etc. This can be accomplished while maintianing Israel's status as a safe have for Jews. First, the government would be federal between what is currently Israel and what is currently the territories. The constitution can have guarantees for Jews seeking asylum and a federal system would keep one side from being able to subjugate the other.

Otherwise the only other way would be for all Muslims to convert to Judaism, which I don't see happening, and wouldn't encourage. I don't think his thoughts on Islam, as conceived, are correct. I won't deny that there are instances where Muslims are taught hate, but I don't think that is a charge any religion can lay solely at their feet.