Shusha
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By request, in case anyone else wants to play, this thread is for those standing with Israel to offer criticism of Israel's policies and actions. I'd ask that we stick tight to topic with moderator support.
Policies I criticize Israel for:
Limitations on freedom of worship for one group based on ethnicity/religion.
Destruction of family homes of convicted terrorists (yes, its collective punishment).
Difficulty in obtaining building permits for Arab residents of Area C.
Release of prisoners in political deals.
Endless renewal of administrative detention in some cases.
Arrest of minors under 16 at night (though I understand the reasons for it).
Soldiers "taking the law into their own hands" by executing alleged terrorists where there is no safety concern.
Policies I deliberately refuse to criticize Israel for, even if Team Palestine thinks I should, because I think Israel is morally and legally in the right:
Riot control measures. (Yes, up to and including live ammunition).
Protecting Israel's borders and preventing illegal crossing. (Yes, including live ammunition).
Taking appropriate military measures to secure Israel's citizens when under threat. (Yes, including collateral damage).
Settlement on any land controlled by Israel until a peace treaty is reached. (Yes, including full annexation).
Air and sea blockade of Gaza.
Embargo of certain goods from Gaza via land crossings.
(There is probably a lot more, but those are the main ones that come up all the time.)
I welcome further input and discussion from Team Israel. I also welcome respectful questions and requests for clarifications from Team Palestine, remembering that the thread's topic is Team Israel's criticism of Israel and NOT Team Palestine's criticism of Israel.
Policies I criticize Israel for:
Limitations on freedom of worship for one group based on ethnicity/religion.
Destruction of family homes of convicted terrorists (yes, its collective punishment).
Difficulty in obtaining building permits for Arab residents of Area C.
Release of prisoners in political deals.
Endless renewal of administrative detention in some cases.
Arrest of minors under 16 at night (though I understand the reasons for it).
Soldiers "taking the law into their own hands" by executing alleged terrorists where there is no safety concern.
Policies I deliberately refuse to criticize Israel for, even if Team Palestine thinks I should, because I think Israel is morally and legally in the right:
Riot control measures. (Yes, up to and including live ammunition).
Protecting Israel's borders and preventing illegal crossing. (Yes, including live ammunition).
Taking appropriate military measures to secure Israel's citizens when under threat. (Yes, including collateral damage).
Settlement on any land controlled by Israel until a peace treaty is reached. (Yes, including full annexation).
Air and sea blockade of Gaza.
Embargo of certain goods from Gaza via land crossings.
(There is probably a lot more, but those are the main ones that come up all the time.)
I welcome further input and discussion from Team Israel. I also welcome respectful questions and requests for clarifications from Team Palestine, remembering that the thread's topic is Team Israel's criticism of Israel and NOT Team Palestine's criticism of Israel.