Do Gazans have a right to defend themselves against Israeli occupation?Figured that was your position. I'm sure we (USA) don't have any right to contain other countries that pose a threat to our security either..
They have a right to organize a legitimate representation so that responsible countries and parties can negotiate in good faith.. Right NOW --- there is no functioning Palestinian government. It's all gone backwards since the Hamas purge. Progress was made when Israel pulled out of Gaza. That was because of the highly regarded folks in the PA coming to a bargaining table. This "reverse Zionism" plan that you seem to favor just aint ever gonna improve a single Palestinian life. There are plenty of "founding fathers" ready to step up for the Palestinians, but there's no hope of progress with an Iranian Terrorist proxy calling the shots.
You don't "defend yourself" against an occupation gone badly.. You ORGANIZE and debate and plan and impress the world with your good intentions..