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A Palestinian State Would Be Good for Israel
ForeignAffairs.com ^

Posted on 09/04/2025 8:15:36 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET

That having a state of their own would be good for the Palestinians goes without saying. But it would also be good for Israel; indeed, helping to bring about a Palestinian state has the potential to serve Israel just as much as it would serve others.

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To: DIRTYSECRET

Having a militant Palestinian state has of course been good for justifying the moves toward Greater Israel. Or it wouldn’t have been supported all along.


21 posted on 09/04/2025 8:24:45 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: exnavy

That was going to be my primary question. If they already use Lebanon and Gaza to launch missiles and attacks, what would be the benefit of a new Palestinian state to Israel?


22 posted on 09/04/2025 8:26:32 AM PDT by z3n (Kakistocracy)
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To: DIRTYSECRET
From Co-Pilot:

**ForeignAffairs.com** is operated by the **Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)**, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on U.S. foreign policy and international affairs. The magazine itself has been a leading voice in global policy discussions since its founding in 1922.
23 posted on 09/04/2025 8:27:33 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Foreign Affairs is the media/propaganda arm of the Council on Foreign Relations.

A Venn diagram of CFR and WEF/Davos participation would probably be an 80% overlap.

Regardless of your opinion on Israel, know that these people are the top lizards of the Atlanticist and neocon, DC deep state.


24 posted on 09/04/2025 8:29:15 AM PDT by PGR88
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To: DIRTYSECRET

More “wisdom” from our good friends at the Council on Foreign Relations!


25 posted on 09/04/2025 8:35:35 AM PDT by dowcaet
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Foreign Affairs Magazine is a mouthpiece for the Council of Foreign Relations (CFR) is a Deep State Operation that originated over 100 years ago. They have openly called for Regime Change in Israel and no doubt have had their tentacles aligned against Israel’s existence since its rebirth in 1948. (https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/01/israel-existence-zionism-regime-state/) So, the CFR would do anything it could to question the legitimacy of the State of Israel and are aware that by dividing it into a terror state and a legitimate state would lead to its destruction. So no, I do not believe that a Palestinian State would somehow help Israel. In fact, Israel should annex Judea and Samaria, and maintain the Security of Gaza.


26 posted on 09/04/2025 8:36:30 AM PDT by silent majority rising (When it is dark enough, men see the stars. Ralph Waldo Emerson)
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To: DIRTYSECRET
Can this author explain how a Palestinian state can be anything other than a springboard for Muslim desires to reclaim Israel from the Jews? Granted, the Jewish people were largely expelled from present day Israel after 70 AD and survived many centuries of dispersal and persecution, remaining an intact people, whose identity is supported by history and genetics. In 1948, they reclaimed the land of their ancestors. While the Israelis have been harsh toward the Palestinians, we must remember that every square inch of the coterminous United States was inhabited by numerous Indian nations whom we displaced. The same could be said about Canada and Latin America. As one FR poster said in the past, the inhabitants of former Iroquois territory are in no position to criticize what Israel does.

That said, the Israelis should be very generous to the Palestinians who want to settle elsewhere. After a certain time, the Israelis should incorporate and annex Gaza and the West Bank into Israel.

27 posted on 09/04/2025 8:40:51 AM PDT by Wallace T.
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To: DIRTYSECRET

If you know how Judea became Palestine, you would know that the only Palestinians are Jews.


28 posted on 09/04/2025 8:47:21 AM PDT by Daveinyork ( )
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To: DIRTYSECRET

There already is a ‘Palestinian’ state. It’s called Jordan.


29 posted on 09/04/2025 8:49:40 AM PDT by wny (s)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

The “goal” is no Jews, anywhere on the planet.


30 posted on 09/04/2025 8:56:04 AM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try )
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To: DIRTYSECRET

In New Guinea.


31 posted on 09/04/2025 8:56:13 AM PDT by chrisinoc
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To: Georgia Girl 2

Sure as long as it is located on the most remote island in the South Pacific or better yet the moon.


32 posted on 09/04/2025 8:57:22 AM PDT by iamgalt
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Just like Gaza was.


33 posted on 09/04/2025 8:59:13 AM PDT by fruser1
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To: DIRTYSECRET

That the election of the German National Socialist Workers’ Party and their leader Adolph Hitler would be good for Germany goes without saying. But it would also be good for German Jews just as much as for anyone else.


34 posted on 09/04/2025 9:00:52 AM PDT by ChessExpert (Infidels of the world unite against the evil that is Islam.)
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To: ChessExpert

“Oh, Hitler is only talking about the bad Jews, surely that doesn’t apply to us.”


35 posted on 09/04/2025 9:02:24 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

They had their own state. They voted for Hamas and have always demanded all Jews be eliminated and Israel destroyed. They don’t want “two states.” They want domination and genocide.


36 posted on 09/04/2025 9:07:01 AM PDT by Organic Panic ('Was I molested. I think so' - Ashley Biden in response to her father joining her in the shower. )
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To: DIRTYSECRET

On President Trump’s isolated Indonesian island. With air, sea, satellite guarding to prevent the fakestinians from ever again terrorizing, attacking, bombing, murdering, raping, or slaughtering any more innocent human beings anywhere on earth.


37 posted on 09/04/2025 9:18:30 AM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: Ronaldus Magnus III

Actually the goal is “no infidels” and “no apostates” which coversanyone with a different view or loyalty from a given Mohammedan sect.


38 posted on 09/04/2025 9:19:54 AM PDT by arthurus (| covfeve | --C-)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

The title is false.


39 posted on 09/04/2025 9:34:54 AM PDT by packrat35 (Pureblood! No clot shot for me!)
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It is a highly debated and contentious issue whether a Palestinian state would be beneficial for Israel, with analysts pointing to both potential benefits and serious risks.

Arguments suggesting a two-state solution could benefit Israel often focus on long-term security, international standing, and demographic concerns. Conversely, opponents cite potential security threats and geopolitical instability.

Some analysts contend that a demilitarized Palestinian state, run by a reformed Palestinian Authority (PA), would be a better security partner for Israel than the current situation.

A sovereign government would face consequences for attacks launched from its territory, giving it a strong incentive to prevent terrorism. This contrasts with the current open-ended conflict, which many see as unsustainable.

Establishing a viable diplomatic path toward a state would weaken extremist groups like Hamas by undercutting their narrative that only violence can achieve Palestinian aspirations. Political marginalization is seen by some as a necessary complement to military action.

Enhancing international legitimacy: A two-state solution would help Israel avoid “pariah status” internationally, which has gained momentum in response to Israeli military operations in Gaza. A diplomatic path could reduce the risk of international sanctions and shore up support from Western allies.

Bolstering regional stability: Resolving the Palestinian issue could pave the way for broader normalization with Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, who have signaled their willingness to advance ties if progress is made toward a two-state outcome. A stable Palestinian state would also enhance the stability of neighboring countries like Jordan.

Resolving the demographic dilemma: The continued occupation of Palestinian territories, with millions of Palestinians living under Israeli control, creates a demographic challenge for Israel.

It forces Israel to choose between its identity as a Jewish state and its democratic principles, as extending equal rights to all residents would eventually threaten the country’s Jewish majority. A two-state solution would allow Israel to remain both a Jewish and democratic state.

Economic benefits: A RAND study estimated that a two-state solution could lead to a stronger economy for Israel, with a significantly larger GDP over a decade than under the current trends.


40 posted on 09/04/2025 9:40:35 AM PDT by Liz (May you be in Heaven half an hour before the devil kno ws you're dead (Irish blessing))
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