Merged Gaza just launched an unprovoked attack on Israel

[TomC]

Why would we accept that when you haven't shown us opinion pieces or interviews with Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza that indicate widespread determination to do anything other than have their human rights respected and their lives valued?

You've got recent history, since the mid 40s, as evidence.

Bigotry aside, why is that?

They're human beings, just like the rest of us. They are as reasonable as we are.

So are the Trumpistas.

Unfortunately for the human situation, the people most inclined to use violence are going to run things.
It would not matter if 90% of Gazans just wanted to have a peaceful and prosperous relationship with Israel. As long as the ones who matter don't want that, even if only 10%, they will get their way.
Tom