Re: I guess you would oppose creation of a Palestinian state as well then...
It all depends on what kind of "state" we're talking about... As I said, I'm sceptical about the pertinence of the nation-state in today's world; yet, I'm supportive of the Albanian secession in Kosovo --which should ultimately lead to an Albanian nation-state of sorts... However, what I actually support in tha Albanians' breakaway politics is the freeing of an oppressed majority (2 million Kosovars vs 200,000 Serbs in Kosovo) and their rightful claim to self-organize.
Indeed, I think that "self-determination" is the keyword. Do I oppose the creation of a Palestinian state? Considering the geographical exiguity of the issue, I'd say that Israel, somehow, is a Palestinian state... As far as demographics is concerned, Israel is destined to have an ever larger Arab-Israeli minority; as far as economics is concerned, Israel will dominate the area as the chief economic operator --no matter whether there's a Palestinian state or a rump hinterland... Already some (pro-)Israeli do-gooders point out that the Palestinian workforce is fully dependent on Israeli corporations and hint that a colonialist, win-win relationship between Israeli masters and Arab subcontractors is the Palestinians' best bet. Yet, as far as democracy and self-determination are concerned, even the peaceful coexistence of Israel alongside a Palestinian state boils down to a lopsided deal in favor of Israel.
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