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> two ideologies which are so diametrically opposed to each other that they cannot coexist

Ideologies aren't platonic solids. They must be constantly refurbished in the minds of the avowed. Every moment of every day informs them—reinforces or depletes them. Changes their character.

It's guaranteed that these minds will, eventually, change. Who survives to bare this change remains to be seen.

Keep in mind, also, that Israel vs. Gaza is in some ways just a proxy war between US/Europe and Iran/Russia who support Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. Ideological differences, frankly, are only a surface patina on the same old economic games.

Lastly, consider a third framing: that Israel/Gaza is only the hottest segment of a conflict that encircles the globe: the border between imperial powers and colonized peoples, like US/Mexico etc. Borders, passports, and citizenship are a worldwide system of privileges and protections that Westphalian Nationstates collude to maintain.

I'm not sure what ideologies you refer to. Islam and Judaism? Not really relevant to the discussion, I don't think.

parent rexpop 1 year ago

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