Many Jews lived in Palestine, and historically did so. We did not create Israel. And why would Jews have gone to Uganda?
The problem is Islam.
The Zionist movement in its early beginnings looked to Uganda as a possible homeland. Ultimately, the idea was rejected, as had an earlier idea of starting a Jewish homaland in Grand Island, NY. No replacement for Eretz Yisrael. We chose it. We live with our choice. The problem is Islam and the West’s pandering and appeasement to it.