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Originally Posted by Tashah 
That is why we also have your views G-Man.
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I suppose, but I have no desire to falsely claim that the troubles are all attributable to one side. Anybody who has done even minimal research into the subject will discover that both sides are to blame - provided of course they allow themselves independent thought and are not religiously tied to a pre-determined outcome.
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Other than settlements, which Israeli actions are you referring to?
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I'm not to sure what you would be refering to. I guess the practice of internment and the embargo on Gaza would be other issues but the ONLY real major topic in the problems is the land and who owns it. This is the crux of the matter - others have tried to turn this into some sort of religious conflict but the problems have always concerned the land. A real negotiation on borders, settlements and ownership is not possible whilst one sides continues to build on that which is being negotiated.
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Mahmoud Abbas is the legal president of all Palestine. He was denied this authority when Hamas forcibly took total control of Gaza.
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This seems strange - I will not proclaim to have an indepth knowledge of the working of the Palestinian leadership structure but to hold a democratic election but then refuse power to those who were elected would defeat the whole purpose of holding the election in the first place no? It doesn't seem like democracy to me.