As Israel has Rights, it also has Responsibilities

 You can believe in Israel’s right to exist in safety—and still question the legality of its actions in occupied territories.

Under the Geneva Conventions, it’s generally accepted that a country shouldn’t move its civilian population into land taken by war. That’s why most of the world considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal. People who raise this concern aren’t always “anti-Israel”—many just want international law applied fairly.

At the same time, violence and terror—on either side—can never be justified. Attacks on civilians deepen wounds and destroy any hope of peace.

If peace is ever going to happen, it’ll take empathy, respect for law, and a commitment to nonviolence—from everyone involved.