75+ years of hasbra/propaganda will do that to people, i'm ashamed to admit i used to be one of those that believed the lies
The awkward part is talking it out.
What would happen if Palestinians just did everything that those people said "All they needed to do was..."
What happens to open immigration and Palestinians entering Israeli society and culture?
What happens when the population grows?
What happens if they receive investments on traditional Palestinians areas from other countries and gain economic power?
What if Palestinian areas want self determination and self governance? Let's say they want to exploit the gas reserves they are sitting on?
Perhaps create a self defense force to protect their assets?
The far right in Israel are pretty clear they will not allow dilution of their national identity.
The far right in the US have been very clear that their religious doctrine requires Israel to be ready for their crazy doomsday bullshit.
Palestinian doesn't fit in that narrative and they need that land cleared out.
Gaza strip is done. It's going to be cleared out eventually.
They are chipping away at the West bank and poking away trying to stir up a more organized resistance movement so that they can repeat the game plan in Gaza.
This is really screwing with my plans to visit.
I'm going to send a letter to all sides to call a truce so I can go on vacation. I just need a week.