Iconic, bloody mistakes that slowly made Israelis wise

Jews are naturally optimistic, but sometimes realism must prevail

We may be overly hopeful, but we’re not stupid or suicidal. We learn.

A Binational State

Einstein wanted Israel to be one. Many Zionists wanted that. But it takes two to tango. Arab leadership has said no for 120 years now.

A Tiny State

Half of what is between the Jordan and the Mediterranean (‘Auschwitz borders‘) was still too much for Jews. Jordan plus half of what is between the Jordan and the Mediterranean was too little for them. In reaction, we got murder, pogroms, genocidal wars, terrorism, and boycotts against us.

Two-States Solution

We gave them large swaths of the West Bank and Gaza. Their leaders terrorized their own population and funneled the abundant international support toward terrorism and private bank accounts.

Land for Peace

They got land, we got war. We gave enough. The Golan Heights are not to be given to any Syrian dictator ever.

Large Hostage ‘Exchange’

More than a thousand convicted murderers in exchange for one IDF soldier. Many returned to murdering Jews. We noted and won’t forget.

Disengagement from Gaza

We got rockets on our cities and kibbutzes in return and a pogrom. Crimes against humanity. No more terrorist entities along our borders.

Ceasefire in Gaza

So many times, we stopped going after Chamas c.s., which only led to further perfecting their terror state. No more.

Muslim Foreign Workers

Israel gave much work to Muslims from the West Bank and Gaza (and treated their families in Israeli hospitals). Yet, some of these committed October 7, and many in the West Bank today try to murder Jews. We kind of disagree and are looking for foreign workers from further away.

Peace in the Region

After Iran is defeated, perhaps. That should be the end for Palestinian dictators. And if after WW III, for all despots. We could help them build democracies in which, at first, the rich can still keep their wealth.

We’re still hopeful. But not by believing in pipedreams anymore.

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