Comments by "nuqwestr" (@nuqwestr) on "Responding to Criticism of My Israel Video - Konstantin Kisin" video.

  1.  @michaelfoley9904  Those settlements are key to a lasting peace agreement and two-State solution. So, with whom does Israel negotiate?
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  2. KK should not have used math to describe a moral equivalency. That's idiotic. Most people failed high school math or ignored it, so it's poor rhetoric to use, that's a "first principal".
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  3. Technically, Native America reservations in the US have some level of autonomy. However, if they started firing ballistic missiles into Phoenix, AZ, the Army would respond, not the police. Dave doesn't know the history of the Southwest. He should read the Treaty of Guadalupe and what it says about militant natives.
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  4. "different"? The Quran is not "different", it is written, and only for you to read. Same thing happened in Central Asia when Muslims were conscripted in the Russian Army during WW1. The motivation is global, has been for 100s of years.
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  5. You also don't understand how men landed on the moon or how the World Trade Center came down. LOL
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  6. "Proportionality" has a specific definition under international law. The moral definition is very different.
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  7. Kurds have gained some level of autonomy in Iraq after lie of "yellow cake uranium". I hope they one day have their "two-State" solution, too.
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  8. LOL, sure... and the Apollo 11 moon landing was faked during the cold-war with the Soviets.
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  9. KK's parents are Christian.
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  10. I don't think so, but using math to describe the morality of something is idiotic.
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  11. What? You don't see how Islamic resistance groups, not just Hamas, were part of October 7? Quick question: Is Tel-Aviv occupied by Zionist settler colonialism?
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  12. 5:40 KK, Hamas took over Gaza in a military coup 14 June 2007, no elections since.
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  13. Settlements on land formerly occupied by Jordan until 1967 would be part of a negotiated peace settlement and two-State solution. With whom should Israel negotiate?
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  14. The Israel-Palestine conflict is a deeply complex and sensitive issue with historical, political, and social dimensions. In a point/counterpoint format featuring figures like Dave Smith and Constantin Kissen, we can outline some possible arguments they might present. ### Point (Dave Smith) 1. **Historical Claims**: Dave might emphasize the historical connection of Jews to the land, citing the significance of Jerusalem and the historical presence of Jewish communities. He could argue that Israel's establishment was a legitimate response to centuries of persecution. 2. **Right to Self-Defense**: Smith could argue that Israel has the right to defend itself against attacks from Hamas and other militant groups. He might stress the importance of security for Israeli citizens and the ongoing threat posed by groups that do not recognize Israel's right to exist. 3. **Peace Initiatives**: He might point to various peace initiatives that Israel has undertaken, emphasizing that Israel has made concessions in the past and is willing to negotiate for peace, highlighting that the lack of a resolution often stems from the Palestinian side's refusal to recognize Israel's legitimacy. ### Counterpoint (Constantin Kissen) 1. **Palestinian Rights**: Kissen could counter by emphasizing the rights and suffering of the Palestinian people. He might argue that the Israeli occupation and settlement expansion violate international law and deny Palestinians their right to self-determination. 2. **Humanitarian Concerns**: He may highlight the humanitarian crises in Gaza and the West Bank, arguing that the military actions taken by Israel have devastating consequences for civilians, and that international humanitarian laws are often disregarded. 3. **Two-State Solution Viability**: Kissen might question the viability of the two-state solution, arguing that ongoing settlement activities and political divisions among Palestinians complicate the possibility for a peaceful resolution. He could advocate for a more balanced approach that considers both narratives and promotes dialogue. ### Conclusion Both sides of the debate highlight critical perspectives and narratives that shape the Israel-Palestine conflict. Engaging in such discussions requires a nuanced understanding and sensitivity to the historical and current realities faced by both Israelis and Palestinians.
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  15. Both Arabs and Jews fought and died in a war alongside the British against the Ottoman/Turk empire. The Turks ceded the region in a peace treaty known as Palestine to the Allied Powers who agreed to a temporary mandate over the region until modern, nation/states could be created. The Jews agreed, were willing to share, some Arabs did not, and still are not, willing to share. Proof? Here it is: "Report on the State of Palestine presented to the Right Honourable Mr. Winston Churchill P.C., M.P. by the Executive Committee of the Third Arab Palestine Congress. Jerusalem, March 28, 1921."- Library of Congress
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  16. "Provoke"? How about this from 1921 "A Jew is a Jew the World Over". Quoted from this document you can read online from 1921: "Report on the State of Palestine presented to the Right Honourable Mr. Winston Churchill P.C., M.P. by the Executive Committee of the Third Arab Palestine Congress. Jerusalem, March 28, 1921." - Library of Congress
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