Panelist Questions Shift in Palestinian Statehood Views Post-October 7
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
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- Panelist questions why October 7 changed views on Palestinian state.
- Prior events already showed enemy's violent nature, he argued.
- October 7 was a success for the enemy, not a change.
- He cited past attacks as evidence of enemy's character.
During a broadcast on Channel 14's "HaPatriotim" program, panelist Yotam Zimri questioned the shift in perceptions regarding the establishment of a Palestinian state following the events of October 7. Zimri expressed bewilderment as to why these specific events altered people's views, arguing that numerous prior incidents already demonstrated the "murderous nature" of the Palestinian enemy.
Zimri stated, "I don't understand people for whom October 7th changed their perception regarding a Palestinian state." He cited past events such as "Sabra, Park Hotel, Oufga, and countless other incidents" as proof of the enemy's murderousness, distinguishing them as "our enemies, the Palestinians."
He elaborated that, in his view, there is no fundamental difference between October 7 and previous events, other than the enemy's greater success. "I don't understand this change. I don't understand why October 7th, yes, it was a heavy burden, but there is nothing different from the daily routine before October 7th, they simply succeeded. That's all. They succeeded, and in a large mass," Zimri said.
He concluded by questioning why events like "Shomer Hachomot, Amud Danan, or Sookita" should alter anyone's opinion on a Palestinian state, implying that the enemy's intentions were evident long before the recent escalation.
