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“The Israeli prime minister came here today and said that Israel is surrounded by those who want to destroy it,” Safadi said at a Friday press conference shortly after Netanyahu finished his speech at the UN General Assembly.

“We’re here — members of the Muslim-Arab committee, mandated by 57 Arab and Muslim countries — and I can tell you very unequivocally, all of us are willing to guarantee the security of Israel in the context of Israel ending the occupation and allowing for the emergence of a Palestinian state,” Safadi passionately argued.

Netanyahu “is creating that danger because he simply does not want the two-state solution. If he does not want the two-state solution, can you ask Israeli officials what is their end-game — other than just wars and wars and wars?”

Also, video of the statement.

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[-] theacharnian@lemmy.ca 17 points 3 weeks ago

That sounds like a reasonable comparison, until one realizes that we are not talking about WMDs here, we are talking about the occupied Palestinian territories. Then, your comparison not only falls apart, but is also exposed as a bad faith one.

First, if Israel giving up the territories is similar to Ukraine giving up its WMDs, i.e., an existential threat, then Israel should never do that. I.e., peace is impossible and the two state solution is impossible. The only option left is ... ethnic cleansing and genocide. Is that what you are arguing for?? Be clear about what you say. Because I don't think you are arguing for the dismantling of the apartheid regime in all of greater Israel: one state from the river to the sea with equal rights for everyone.

Second, Israel actually has WMDs and would be keeping them after the establishment of a Palestinian state. So, if anything it would be in a stronger position than Ukraine, heaving the guarantee from its neighbours and its own WMDs to fall back to.

Third, you are comparing Israel to Ukraine. This casts Israel as the victim, the one that is subjected to occupation and violation of its integrity. The opposite is true. Israel is the occupier, the oppressor and the violator international law.

So, no, your comment doesn't stand to scrutiny.

[-] YeetPics@mander.xyz -4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

How well do you think the Arab politicians can control the actions of every Arab individual?

My only facsimile is the things my government has made illegal (things they don't want citizens to do). Citizens doing these things (and getting caught/fined)is fundamental to the policing structure here.

Crime still happens, regardless.

So how well will the Arab world follow this order should it come?

My guess; about as well as any other government has wrangled crime; Not very effectively.

You can call it bad faith, but I don't trust politicians whether or not they're aligned with Palestine.

[-] theacharnian@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago

So you're basically saying here is an impossible standard. And then are sad that your impossible standard is not meant.

Say openly what you think is a resolution here buddy. Come on, don't be shy.

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