Summary
Israeli settlers in the West Bank, emboldened by Trump’s return and a far-right Israeli government, are pushing for formal sovereignty over the territory.
Settlement activity has surged to record levels under Prime Minister Netanyahu, with nearly 6,000 acres designated as state land in 2024 and dozens of new outposts established.
While settlers see this as fulfilling Biblical claims, Palestinians view it as erasing hopes for a future state.
Critics warn annexation could jeopardize regional stability and U.S.-brokered normalization efforts, such as those with Saudi Arabia.
I shouldn’t have said that. You’re right. It just boiled me when I got to the point where they’re thinking these evil people are going to hell. Believing in afterlife punishment or reward causes people to ignore the reality of life. I feel the same about the ridiculous concept of karma.
I didn’t downvote you, that was someone else.
No hard feelings. :) I understand it’s an emotionally charged topic.
That’s a fair perspective, but I think like many things it can shift wildly based on the individual’s existing tendencies.
For example, I believe in an afterlife and the persistence of the human soul, but that spurs me to do the very best I can in this life and be accountable for it, rather than waste it.
While, as you said, others inclined to apathy might use that perspective as an excuse to loaf or not hold bad people accountable.
Could not the same be said of not believing in an afterlife? This belief could cause one to value every waking second of consciousness they have… …or they could use it to justify inaction, because “In the long run, what matters anyway?”
Just a thought I had is all.
In either case, perhaps apathy and indifference are our biggest foes.
But hey I appreciate your reply and thanks for not taking my response the wrong way either. I hope you’re doing well today. :)