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Kate
yes, the palestinian situation is unique in certain ways. but it is legally and institutionally grounded in international law and practice, beyond just the UNRWA.
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Evan
It’s unique in that all of the surrounding Arab countries completely purged their Jewish populations upon the creation of Israel, but refused to accept any Arab refugees. Meanwhile, Israel is the most diverse country in the region, with *citizens* who are Jewish, Arab, and Christian.
Kate
palestinian displacement is unique because palestinians are the only group of refugees who remain stateless, exiled and denied return for over 75 years, with no compensation or resolution. you're really leaning into the whataboutery, evan. yes jewish populations were expelled, but they were... show more
Evan
It wasn’t their state in the first place. There never was an independent state of Palestine. Every single one of them immigrated from one of the surrounding Arab states. Also, you’re wrong about other states accepting them. That’s *why* the West Bank and Gaza exist. Jordan was the only one, so much... show more