SurgicalDoc_UK

And Palestinians need to pay that reparation?

Genealogical research shows the strongest link between the ancient Canaanites and the current middle east population is with the Palestinians and Lebanese. There are some genetic links between Palestinians and the ancient Israelites with this theory that many converted to Islam after the invasion.

However, you are correct in that many historians describe the population was added to, and never replaced. Supporting the DNA links.

From this I would conclude that the Palestinians are indigenous through the pre-colonial link. Most Jews in Israel are not indigenous but they share cultural links and lets not forget the wars they won in 1948 and 1967.

What is bizarre, is the ban on genetic testing for Palestinians and this pseudo-history in Israel that Palestinians never existed. Something distorted is being taught in Israel at many levels.

I welcome this ceasefire with caution. Israel are still currently bombing Gazan homes and the death toll is still growing. There is always a risk it is temporary for further tactical gain.

A poll showed 60% of Israelis wanted a ceasefire but the 40% who want the war to continue are making a big noise. Violence was never going to take down a resistance group, we all knew this.

I don’t think there can be a future with Hamas in charge. Only a peace deal will will secure safety for both sides. But this negotiation between Hamas dismantling and a two-state solution is not the rhetoric coming out of Israel.

Only sanctions will gain a two-state solution and actual peace for Israel and Palestine.

This is well summarised. It could end very easily.

Exactly. This war has really messed up the world and Israel for generations to come. Never mind the devastation in Gaza.

But the Palestinians cant keep living under occupation. Everyone should continue to exert pressure for a free Palestine or the cycle will continue. The fundamental goal of the current Israeli government is to never have a Palestinian state, which will always be a major barrier unless sanctions are introduced.

Trump was interesting.. Im sure we’ll find out one day what it was all about. But if he really was the catalyst in this I will take back my words and eat humble pie. Someone has suggested the ceasefire is just a show, so we watch carefully.

Branding and emotion is the driving power. In the same way there's an emotional element to buying baby equipment (feeling like you need brand new clothes, cot, pram etc), there's a perception that true love is represented by a pricey diamond engagement ring. Having lived in South Africa and then after finding out how this industry controls the supply to maintain high prices, I specifically asked my fiancé for a lab-diamond. And I love my ring.. it's just a beautiful and sparkly. I feel sorry for the people who still believe in forking out a small fortune for a diamond.