I'm an Israeli soldier. AMA

I believe in a single state solution Palestine and that's it all the jews should stay where they are but it won't be israel anymore

Prepare to be disappointed then. Many hardline jews believe that Palestine shouldn't exist and should all be Israel as 'jewish holy land'. Do you equally respect that view ?

Please explain why israel/palestine is such a huge issue ALL the time in the West.

It's annoying because my main has all of my views on Israel/Palestine already posted, but;
I support the Palestinian's right to their own state, but only one that would not be committed to killing Jews and destroying Israel (as Hamas currently is). I think it's unfortunate that there is so much conflict between our groups and I understand the Palestinians have legitimate grievances against us - but their successive governments have only hindered their route to peace. The PA have actually been offered their own state by the Israeli government in previous years that would include all of Gaza and about 98% of the West Bank, but this was refused because it wouldn't allow for displaced Palestinians to claim compensation back against Israel. Very sad!

you are disgusting come back to the UK and give Israel back to the Palestinians as you are living in an apartheid nation I don't understand how you can even justify living in such a place you are a vile human being

Because the west is supporting a nation accused of massive war crimes.
I think there needs to be more rage over supporting states like Saudi and Qatar too, countries where you get stoned for adultery and changing religion, and arrested for adultery when reporting rape. Why do these support these ***** ?

you are disgusting come back to the UK and give Israel back to the Palestinians as you are living in an apartheid nation I don't understand how you can even justify living in such a place you are a vile human being

how many children/khamas child soldiers have you killed?

I believe in a single state solution Palestine and that's it all the jews should stay where they are but it won't be israel anymore

Can't you see why Palestinians and by extension Hamas are pissed off at Israel though?

You did kinda steal their land 60 years ago and continue to this day to steal their land via illegal settlements?

I remember Hitchens saying something along those lines (bu not exactly blaming Israel).

So what. Everyone is accusing everyone else of war crimes. Why is the israel/palestine so special?

From this I can only assume that you would be fine with a persecuted group taking your home and making it their own.

You assume that Jews just popped up yesterday, as if they haven't been living in the region for over 3000 years.

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Are you a guy or girl? Are you in the army as a professional soldier or are you doing your national service?

Leaving aside the military necessaity, do you think, though, that military conscription is almost as important as a social and political binding force for Israeli society, as it is for military purposes? Almost like because of Israel's history with the kibbutz, and because many of its people come from elsewhere to live in Israel, that having that shared experience of being in the army binds the Israeli people together. It's a kind of collective institution by all Israelis, for all Israelis.

Also given Israel's security situation, it means almost all citizens have at least some understanding of the defence of the country and a means to empathise with those who are called to serve during various conflicts

It underlines that the IDF is a people's army, a bit like the Nahal brigade. Do you see what I'm getting at or am I babbling?

Would you ever consider bringing your country back into Palestine's borders, or would you fear that their Gov would just move in and kill you all.

If you received an order that you knew would harm civilians what would you do ?

Also what do you think of Netanyahu ? I think he's a complete plonker who will lead half the world to war, especially with his anti-diplomacy pro-war "Iran is evil America we demand more money ! " kind of attitude.

Oh right. So is that part of the theology sort of phased out/ignored (for now/left to the far distant future)?

While I am no fan of Israeli policies, this is no longer an option.
Bilateral talks must be held, and ample pressure put on Israel by countries like the US and the UK to stop land settlements, occupation of Golan Heights, Shebaa farms etc.

On a scale of 1-10 how much do you miss me?

So if that persecuted group had lived in your house at some point in the past 3000 years then you would be okay with them taking your home, expelling you from the land, and making it their own?

If I was a bumbling idiot who couldn't take care of my own home and imposed all sorts ridiculous of rules on people living in it, and there were some people living in my basement (for over 3000 years) who could run it better, then sure by all means kick me out and take over.