[johnb838]

Getting the Jews out of the West Bank frees troops who would have to protect them in the conflict to come.

First Gaza, now the West Bank, eh? Didn't take you people long, did it. One word: NEVER!

[mugs99]

First Gaza, now the West Bank, eh? Didn't take you people long, did it. One word: NEVER!

It's an ancient tactic. Israel is fighting for survival. This same tactic was used to defeat Rome and the Russians used it to beat Germany in world war II. Retreat to trap the enemy. The settlers are just pawns in a much bigger game of nations.
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