Merged Gaza just launched an unprovoked attack on Israel

[laughing dog]

Historically, farmers have had large families, even those in North America. That seems a more likely reason.

And why would Palestinians in ostensibly Palestinian territory need defense against Israel? It’s a mystery.

For much the same reason that Jews living in obstensibly Israeli terriority would need defense againat Hamas or Hezbollah. It is indeed a mystery.

Could you explain how your reply is relevant to a discussion about the size of a Palestinian farmer’s family?

You are the one introduced the phrase about Palestinians and defence in post 11,280. Not I. I wonder about its revelancy

I responded to Derec’s crack about the farmers family size. And I completely understand that you wonder about the relevancy of my response to Derek that explains why you cannot explain the relevancy of your post.

Perhaps if you asked yourself why a Palestinian farmer in Palestinian territory would need a demographic weapon against Israel, you’’re wondering might cease.

If all parties would firstly stay on their own side of borders then sit down and discuss responsibly, maturely their hopes, dreams, fears and aspirations there might come a time when we do not have to read of the incessant conflict in that part of the world.

Naturally. But I wonder what that has to do with a murdered Palestinian farmer in the West Bank and his alleged motives to have 6 children.

Since I did not bring up a murdered farmer or his alleged motives for 6 children I will pass on that. I am sure others are more motivated than I to discuss with you.

Too bad you didn't decided to pass on that before you decided to interject yourself into that discussion.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

Part of the problem is Israel thinks its borders are wherever it says they are.

It isn't that simple. Israel was much smaller. And then the surrounding Arab nations made some critical errors of judgment (repeatedly) which led to Israel growing. If Israel wanted to, they could have conquered more.

The problem in Israel and the surrounding areas is that the people with the power have massive grudges and they refuse to move forward. This is then made worse by powers like Iran stoking the embers. And no one actually cares about the Palestinians, Earth's orphans.

A bunch of people that are making each other suffer for reasons they think are reasonable, and while some of the reasons are viable, their logic and problem solving sucks!

 

[TomC]

This is then made worse by powers like Iran and the USA stoking the embers.

Fixed that for you.
Tom