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So guys, why exactly do you think the settlements are such a hot issue? Actually, not many are illegal, and those that are tend to be like trailers on hilltops. The settlements aren't built on arab land, no land was ever stolen to build them. If you need 2 states, then I suppose some would have to be removed to make the state viable and all, what what is so explosive about the settlements themselves? They aren't being built on "palestinian land". The land was occupied by Jordan before Israel got it, and the area is actually the heartland of ancient Israel. Also, the settlements exists to give Israel territorial depth- it's a tiny country, about the size of delaware. In the end, the israelis have at least as much right to live there as anyone else. And in fact there are far, far more illegal arab settlements that no one ever speaks about. Why do you think the settlements are so bad? It's one thing to talk about removing some to create the state, but despite the rhetoric I don't really understand what the actual problem is, except that the Palestinians hate seeing the jews gain control of more land. This has been the case since the mid 1800s! There aren't really any new settlements being built, what is being protested now is the "natural growth", like when babies are born and new homes are built as the population grows. By the way, even if you don't like Sharon, it is really wrong to equate him with Arafat. Arafat is a lifelong murderer and terrorist thug. Sharon was a general, and has spent his life defending his people from the enemies that they are surrounded by. He was also heavily involved in the peace with Egypt.
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