The United States is warning Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rein in “extremist” settlers in the West Bank in the wake of reports of violence against Palestinians. “We…

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    The right to self defense does not extend to Palestinians illegally forced off their own lands by Israel.

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      If they had the same rights then Israel would never have been able to be formed. I can’t imagine why Palestinians might be a bit upset.

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        I’m confused, I thought the rules based international order that the United States and the EU lectures others about would apply here.