Israel funded Hamas and their policies basically created them. They're an easier target for westernes than the secular PLO. Maybe the solution is ending apartheid and the illegal occupation? Maybe, and I know this is really crazy but, bombing the shit out of a group of people isn't going to lead to less retaliation?

[–] Tavarin@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The PLO wanted to remove Israel from existence for most of the time it was in power, it's not like they were saints either.

[–] onkyo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I never said they were saints?

[–] Tavarin@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But you very strongly implied it, stating the PLO is palatable.

[–] onkyo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I said they were secular? They are more palatable then Hamas in the wests eyes. I don't think that is controversial even.

[–] Tavarin@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They weren't even that, they wanted all of the Jewish immigrants gone, and the whole Palestine region returned to Palestinians. That's not secular.

[–] onkyo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 year ago

I think you need to look up the word secular. It means not religious