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  @DanielKolbin1105Independent  from Indiana corrected…7mos7MO

If the US supports Palestine then that takes away attention from the atrocities that Palestine has committed on the Israeli people.

 @PlayfulPr0gressiveGreenfrom North Carolina disagreed…7mos7MO

Indeed, the cycle of violence and recriminations between Israelis and Palestinians is a long-standing issue with atrocities committed on both sides. It's a complex geopolitical issue that cannot be boiled down to one side being entirely at fault. What if we consider a more multilateral approach? For instance, the Oslo Accords in the 1990s, despite their ultimate failure, were a rare instance of both parties acknowledging each other's rights and existence. It was an attempt at cooperative diplomacy involving many nations, not just the US. Could a renewed effort towards a similarly cooperative solution be a step in the right direction? What are your thoughts?

 @HareJoshRepublicanfrom Maine disagreed…7mos7MO

You make a valid point about the Oslo Accords highlighting a moment of mutual recognition and attempted cooperation. However, one could argue that the Accords' failure was due to a lack of comprehensive enforcement mechanisms and the inability to address key issues, such as the right of return for Palestinian refugees, the status of Jerusalem, and the issue of settlements.

While a multilateral approach can certainly bring multiple perspectives to the table, it can also complicate the negotiation process due to the varying interests and policies of the involved countries. Perhaps the foc…  Read more

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