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In reply to the discussion: Ask Biden to recognize officially the State of Palestine and get back our hostages [View all]Ponietz
(3,322 posts)82. Unless Palestinians recognize an Israeli state it's out of the question
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Ask Biden to recognize officially the State of Palestine and get back our hostages [View all]
David Boyle
Nov 20
OP
Hamas says they don't know where all the hostages are. They kill one every so often. They know.
keithbvadu2
Nov 20
#2
Doesn't that need to be resolved before there is a "state"? Or is this recognition more just akin to a participation
tritsofme
Nov 20
#7
In 2005, when Israel dismantled all settlements in Gaza And unilaterally disengaged from Gaza,
Beastly Boy
Nov 21
#16
Who cares about what the Vatican did or what Hoffman doesn't have a problem with?
TheKentuckian
Nov 22
#115
In some cases, they're necessary when the people can't be trusted to make the correct choices
Polybius
Nov 22
#50
HuffPost "Exclusive: White House Says Democrats Who Oppose Weapons To Israel Are Aiding Hamas"
David Boyle
Nov 21
#12
No, recognizing Palestine in general (including future iterations), is not recognizing a terrorist state
David Boyle
Nov 22
#81
Of course it is. The government is terrorist now and the "representatives" have ALWAYS been such.
TheKentuckian
Nov 22
#94
Exactly. Let those uncommitted voters deal with the sociopath. Elections have consequences, and this election
JohnSJ
Nov 22
#30
Too late to decry now it is what it is. Time for the "Palestinian" Arabs to disperse.
TheKentuckian
Nov 22
#108
I like the sentiment but I can't see this flying as it will be seen as "rewarding" Hamas after 10/7
LymphocyteLover
Nov 22
#25
Late in the game, doubt it would have much affect and Don would probably undo it but open to the thought
dutch777
Nov 22
#27
Sad this is where we have to focus our thoughts. We should be colonizing the Moon and Mars by now...
dutch777
Nov 22
#31
Recognition might move the needle in ways that people might have to deal with, even if unliked
David Boyle
Nov 22
#44
Kinda unfair to always be pointing at Palestinian supporters when Trump increased his Jewish & pro-Israel vote
vanessa_ca
Nov 22
#102
What bombing campaign? Surely you are not saying the Israeli terrorist group Irgun's bombing of the King David Hotel was
Celerity
Nov 29
#157
138 out 193 UN Member States Recognize the State of Palestine. Canada's Parliament was close this year.
C0RI0LANUS
Nov 29
#133
Let's find solutions to free the hostages and bring peace to the Middle East.
C0RI0LANUS
Nov 29
#148
The cost of one peaceful bridge is much less than years of lethal military aid.
C0RI0LANUS
Nov 29
#150
If there existed "this one weird trick" action X to get the hostages back and Biden
RockRaven
Nov 29
#152
Wasted time is still a hurt, even if it be a small one per person. And my question remains
RockRaven
Nov 29
#154