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How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 14:40 - Nov 29 by eireblue
Do you mean, who stops the bully in the playground?
I am not sure what point you are making.
The point I was making is that, given it is accepted that the 7 October attack was a war crime and that there had been talk of Israel's actions breaching international law by, say, amounting to collective punishment, I was surprised not to have heard article 49(3) of the Fourth Geneva Convention on civilians being invoked.
As it is, I studied Public International Law (which covered this whole area) some forty odd years ago as part of my law degree, so have an interest in international law, although I must admit I have rather forgotten what I learned.
EDIT: Interestingly, article 49(6) of the Convention, as well as other provisions, are relevant to settlements in the West Bank, as the following makes clear.
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 22:44 - Nov 28 by GlasgowBlue
No negotiations with Hamas. Other Palestinian Authorities are available.
Life would be a damn sight better for the Palestinian people if Hamas were wiped out. This may come as a surprise to some, but Hamas don't give a fcuk about ordinary Palestians. They don't give a fcuk about a two state solution. They just want to kill every single Jew in the middle east. I'm not sure any Israeli official will ever negotiate that outcome.
Why do you think it clever to circumnavigate the swear filter on here?
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:13 - Nov 29 by Nthsuffolkblue
Why do you think it clever to circumnavigate the swear filter on here?
What a very odd reply.
I point out that Hamas want to exterminate 9 million Jews and care nothing for the lives of the 2 million Palestinians that they use as human shields in Gaza, and the one thing you take offence at in that post is my use of industrial language. Have you ever thought that you may have your priorities wrong?
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 10:10 - Nov 29 by StokieBlue
We need some realism here though, this is a genuine question as I don't know but which other authority do you think could push through some negotiations?
SB
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It's the same as Thatcher's "we don't negotiate with terrorists" and Sinn Fein were seen as the same as the IRA.
It matters little who the individuals are that speak face-to-face as long as the message is accepted by those with the arms. Ultimately, all parties have to be prepared to talk for there to be peace.
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:17 - Nov 29 by GlasgowBlue
What a very odd reply.
I point out that Hamas want to exterminate 9 million Jews and care nothing for the lives of the 2 million Palestinians that they use as human shields in Gaza, and the one thing you take offence at in that post is my use of industrial language. Have you ever thought that you may have your priorities wrong?
[Post edited 29 Nov 2023 17:22]
You may find it odd.
I find your constant use of the F word on this forum offensive.
EDIT to address your disingenuous edit. We have a whole thread of answering your point. If I had complained on your first use of the f word without addressing your point repeatedly over two threads and 40+ pages, you might have a point. But you don't.
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:21 - Nov 29 by Nthsuffolkblue
It's the same as Thatcher's "we don't negotiate with terrorists" and Sinn Fein were seen as the same as the IRA.
It matters little who the individuals are that speak face-to-face as long as the message is accepted by those with the arms. Ultimately, all parties have to be prepared to talk for there to be peace.
Those saying Israel won't negotiate with Hamas are forgetting that that's exactly what they're doing right now. That's why hostages and 'prisoners' are being handed over.
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:22 - Nov 29 by Nthsuffolkblue
You may find it odd.
I find your constant use of the F word on this forum offensive.
EDIT to address your disingenuous edit. We have a whole thread of answering your point. If I had complained on your first use of the f word without addressing your point repeatedly over two threads and 40+ pages, you might have a point. But you don't.
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And I find your constant suggestion that negotiating with the rapist death cult Hamas, whose ultimate aim is the extermination of 9 million Jews in the middle East, is in any way comparable with the UK government negotiating with the IRA, whose ultimate aim was a united Ireland.
But there you go. Some people get offended about different issues.
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:28 - Nov 29 by GlasgowBlue
And I find your constant suggestion that negotiating with the rapist death cult Hamas, whose ultimate aim is the extermination of 9 million Jews in the middle East, is in any way comparable with the UK government negotiating with the IRA, whose ultimate aim was a united Ireland.
But there you go. Some people get offended about different issues.
there seems to be an assumption that hamas doesn't really mean these things. fundamentally, beneath the rather show-offy jargon, they're the sorts of chaps one should be able to do business with.
And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show
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How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:37 - Nov 29 with 2708 views
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:28 - Nov 29 by GlasgowBlue
And I find your constant suggestion that negotiating with the rapist death cult Hamas, whose ultimate aim is the extermination of 9 million Jews in the middle East, is in any way comparable with the UK government negotiating with the IRA, whose ultimate aim was a united Ireland.
But there you go. Some people get offended about different issues.
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:34 - Nov 29 by lowhouseblue
there seems to be an assumption that hamas doesn't really mean these things. fundamentally, beneath the rather show-offy jargon, they're the sorts of chaps one should be able to do business with.
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:38 - Nov 29 by Nthsuffolkblue
What a ridiculous comment.
but you think israel can negotiate with them just like gerry adams? and that's not ridiculous?
And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show
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How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:44 - Nov 29 with 2643 views
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:40 - Nov 29 by lowhouseblue
but you think israel can negotiate with them just like gerry adams? and that's not ridiculous?
If you're assuming that Netanyahu et al are capable of negotiation then so are Hamas. And they've both shown that they can negotiate around the hostage/prisoner release and ceasefire.
Are either trusted partners for peace? Absolutely not.
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How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:53 - Nov 29 with 2599 views
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:53 - Nov 29 by Darth_Koont
If you're assuming that Netanyahu et al are capable of negotiation then so are Hamas. And they've both shown that they can negotiate around the hostage/prisoner release and ceasefire.
Are either trusted partners for peace? Absolutely not.
again, your entirely false equivalence between israel and hamas is disgusting. you're just pushing your slimey agenda.
And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show
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How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 18:01 - Nov 29 with 2548 views
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 17:53 - Nov 29 by Nthsuffolkblue
It was. It was a popular soundbite and one I wholeheartedly supported at the time. However, it was wrong.
Fair play.
I was wrong about South Africa back in the early 80s as I swallowed the line re: ANC terrorists, necklacing and the notion that the whites would be massacred.
But I was a young boy worried about his South African cousins and who didn't realise the UK government and newspapers could spin narratives to serve narrow and selfish interests.
It was a formative experience. And it hurts to still see it happening time and time again. They even did it to our own people over Hillsborough so it's not even in "our" interests.
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How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 18:08 - Nov 29 with 2482 views
How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 10:10 - Nov 29 by StokieBlue
We need some realism here though, this is a genuine question as I don't know but which other authority do you think could push through some negotiations?
SB
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It depends on what is trying to be negotiated.
If it is some peace and stability, whilst maintaining the status quo, the Israeli should do everything within it's power to prop up Fatah in Gaza once Hamas are out of the way.
But why would Fatah, or anyone from the PA deal with Netanyahu and his coalition of ultra religious zealots. They aren't honest brokers.
Besides which, Abbas and the Fatah leadership are old, weak and don't have the support of the Palestinian people.
In an ideal world, we will reach the stage where Netanyahu and Ben Gvir take the fall for terrible lapse in security on October 7th, and a new government is selected. Probably too much to ask for as moderate party to win as Israel is in siege mode. We saw this in 1996 when Peres lost the election when a two state solution was as close as it has ever been, then Hamas launched a series of suicide attacks and handed the election to Netanyahu. A sliding doors moment. Well done Hamas. Screwed the Palestinian pole over again.
15,000 casualties and barely a scratch. They are hidden away in the South of Gaza, so unless the IDF extends their campaign, they will remain in hiding. Moving into the densely populated South would be catastrophic to civilians. Peace talks are the only way with both sets of extremists sidelined. However, that seems incredibly unlikely given both sides fanaticism. It looks increasingly likely we’ll end up with the status quo.
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How many Palestinian lives is sufficient? on 09:58 - Nov 30 with 2087 views
15,000 casualties and barely a scratch. They are hidden away in the South of Gaza, so unless the IDF extends their campaign, they will remain in hiding. Moving into the densely populated South would be catastrophic to civilians. Peace talks are the only way with both sets of extremists sidelined. However, that seems incredibly unlikely given both sides fanaticism. It looks increasingly likely we’ll end up with the status quo.
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The only viable outcome from this conflict is a two state solution. But the main protagonists are doing everything in the power to stop this ever happening.
Other people are suggesting a one state solution. But a one state solution means three things to the three different parties involved.
15,000 casualties and barely a scratch. They are hidden away in the South of Gaza, so unless the IDF extends their campaign, they will remain in hiding. Moving into the densely populated South would be catastrophic to civilians. Peace talks are the only way with both sets of extremists sidelined. However, that seems incredibly unlikely given both sides fanaticism. It looks increasingly likely we’ll end up with the status quo.
[Post edited 30 Nov 2023 8:06]
The only viable outcome from this conflict is a two state solution. But the main protagonists are doing everything in the power to stop this ever happening.
Other people are suggesting a one state solution. But a one state solution means three things to the three different parties involved.
edit. 4 parties involved, if you include some people in the west advocating a one state solution, as if all the factions involved will come together like they did in South Africa. Which imo, is pie in the sky.
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