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Didn’t think so. No one that’s strolled through Tel Aviv or Jerusalem could call Israel apartheid.

Jews, Muslims, Christians, Arabs, Druze, Palestinians, Persians… all living peacefully together. All living in fear of terrorist rocket fire and having to be constantly aware of exactly where the nearest bomb shelter is. Most even have one in their homes.

When Israel withdrew from Gaza nearly 20 years ago and gave them autonomy, there was no wall. Not even all of it was fenced. Israel anticipated peace. Instead there was an unending stream of attacks, rocket fire, and suicide bombings coordinated by the government and often funded by Iran. That’s why it’s walled off now. That’s why Egypt walled off their border with Gaza, too.

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Kate 8mo ago

this isn't about your perception of tel aviv or diversity in the cities. apartheid refers to the broader system where millions of palestinians live under occupation, siege and separate legal systems in the occupied west bank, east jerusalem and gaza. gaza was never given full autonomy. israel retained control over airspace, borders and sea access and imposed a blockade in 2007, which has created a humanitarian crisis. your portrayal of hamas ignores these broader conditions that fuel cycles of violence. palestinians cannot vote in elections, lack freedom of movement, and live under constant surveillance/raids/checkpoints and violence. if that isn't apartheid then i don't know what is.

Evan 8mo ago

We’re going in circles. You’ve been fed misinformation and seem unwilling to see through it, or even read what I’m writing.

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