The West Bank was never Arab land. It was part of the Ottoman Empire, conquered by Britain and run as Mandated Palestine. Then Jordan occupied i AND EXPELLED ALL THE JEWS but never annexed it. Israel took it over in a war of self-defence. Jews have as much right to their historic homeland as do Arabs. Why did the land become "Arab" simply because Jordan expelled all the Jews, while Israel generously has not expelled Arabs from the lands it holds?
My cousin is a rabbi who studied in Jerusalem, and I'm kind of a centrist on this. Israel has a right to defense, but the self-destructive right wing of Israeli politics refuses to recognize that settlement projects and disrespect for human rights created the current problems.
But to focus on the politics is to miss the point: These students are not responsible for foreign policy! Why are they being punished?! Getting smart young people together would help bridge cultural and political gaps.
Yes, Petersz98, lets boycott Israel for responding to suicide bombers and Jihadist Hamas doctrines that teach intolerance and hatred to children, and blow up Israeli children while eating pizza. You are a wise human.
The West Bank was never Arab land. It was part of the Ottoman Empire, conquered by Britain and run as Mandated Palestine. Then Jordan occupied i AND EXPELLED ALL THE JEWS but never annexed it. Israel took it over in a war of self-defence. Jews have as much right to their historic homeland as do Arabs. Why did the land become "Arab" simply because Jordan expelled all the Jews, while Israel generously has not expelled Arabs from the lands it holds?
davidshermantax 2 years ago
Ariel university is build on stolen lands in an illegal colony in the west bank, which is against to international law.
yalla1976 2 years ago
My cousin is a rabbi who studied in Jerusalem, and I'm kind of a centrist on this. Israel has a right to defense, but the self-destructive right wing of Israeli politics refuses to recognize that settlement projects and disrespect for human rights created the current problems.
But to focus on the politics is to miss the point: These students are not responsible for foreign policy! Why are they being punished?! Getting smart young people together would help bridge cultural and political gaps.
rmharman 2 years ago
Yes, Petersz98, lets boycott Israel for responding to suicide bombers and Jihadist Hamas doctrines that teach intolerance and hatred to children, and blow up Israeli children while eating pizza. You are a wise human.
Rosalin120 2 years ago
I hope to assume that you are putting that comment using a tone of sarcasm!
jj201 2 years ago
Shame on Spain.
Rosalin120 2 years ago 3
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Boycott Nazi Apartheid Israel everyone!
Boycott all Israeli Universities!
Boycott all Israeli goods(bar code 729)
Ban all Israeli athletes sports teams from competitions
Together we can defeat the evil Zionists like we did with SA!
We've got rid of one apartheid state now its time to get rid of the other!
petersz98 2 years ago