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Originally Posted by Plum
But at the same time, a scientifically minded person might say that's a bunch of "post-modern mental masturbation". Because in the current context, it means recognition of a right to live in peace and security with its neighbours. And in that context I support both their "rights to exist".
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Originally Posted by RuSSiaNThuG
there is no way of negotiating with someone if they do not recognise your right to exist, period.
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Right.
But at the same time, would Israel ever "recognize Hamas' right to exist"?
No Israeli Knesset or PM would ever have the clout to pull that off.
I'm not trying to start a comparative debate, just that it's a one-sided pretext.
Though I do agree with you.