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Jews immigrating to Israel is not "ethnic cleansing". Now the Palestinian land they moved to was ethnically cleansed by the Zionists.

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Most Middle Eastern Jews were definitely not voluntary migrants in 1948. They were expelled from cities and lands they had lived in for centuries.

So all Jews who had to leave their lands, from Morocco to Pakistan, left of their own free will and emigrated to Israel? None were driven out? Are you saying they can return to their former homes then?

What's this got to do with Israel razing a neighbouring city?

I think you're not getting it. If an ethnic cleansing has happened to your direct ancestors, you're allowed to do one back. Just one though.

Let's not try to be so dense.

If Hamas supporters argue that what they did on Oct 07 is payback for "Naqba" (or whatever historical injustice dujour they fancy), then the question becomes: why can't Israel retaliate?

> why can't Israel retaliate

No, I totally agree. I think for the October 7th attack, all of Gaza had to be razed. How will those terrorists learn otherwise?

yes, they can return to their former homes and they often do. they keep their moroccan, pakistani passport too

What about the Jews who lived in Saudi Arabia before Mohammed came along? What about the Jewish tribes Banu Qaynuqa, Banu Nadir and Banu Qurayza (the three biggest tribes)?

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