The United States is warning Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rein in “extremist” settlers in the West Bank in the wake of reports of violence against Palestinians. “We…

    • sirboozebum@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      25
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      The right to self defense does not extend to Palestinians illegally forced off their own lands by Israel.

      • Sparlock@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        16
        arrow-down
        1
        ·
        1 year ago

        If they had the same rights then Israel would never have been able to be formed. I can’t imagine why Palestinians might be a bit upset.

        • sirboozebum@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          4
          arrow-down
          1
          ·
          1 year ago

          I’m confused, I thought the rules based international order that the United States and the EU lectures others about would apply here.