JenGiove: It is impossible to discern emotion outside of fiction. The written word is interpreted according to one's cultural and social context, even their mood of the moment. If you imagine yourself able to do so, as opposed to merely trying to defend brash and erroneous assumptions, you are sadly mistaken.
You portray yourself as an educated person and yet you seem unable to even grasp the concept of "peoplehood." Are the Kurds a "people" or a "religion"? Kurds can be Muslim, Christian, Jewish OR Yazidi, and yet no matter their "religion," they are part and parcel of the Kurdish "people." Israel is the nation of the Jewish PEOPLE, NOT RELIGION. It has no official religion. All religions are given protection by law and the right to worship is a personal choice. I do hope that this helps you to understand that very important distinction.
"People you don't know" referred to ME. See how your assumptions colour your views here?
"Labeling all Israelis as Nazis.": Now you are playing word games. You made a blanket statement. You didn't qualify it by saying "some Israelis," or even "the Israeli Government." You said "Israel." At least be adult enough to stand by your views, or mistakes, whatever the case may be. That you now qualify it in your last post shows you acknowledge your failure to do so before, so again, please stop the games. The adult thing would be to say, "I didn't mean all Israelis but rather the Israeli Govt." You end up doing it anyway while insisting I was wrong to see your first comment as a blanket statement. You said it, you wear it.
The Nazis did not act in the "name of religion." They were fascists and fascism elevates the state as a deity. Again, "peoplehood," in that case the fictitious Aryan Race. Israel on the other hand does not aim to take over the region in a quest of racial supremacy. It merely wishes to exist unmolested. Quite a difference, to say the least.
"Freedom Theater is inside Jenin Camp." Correct, it certainly is.
"How then can the theater be built upon public land?": You imagine that Jenin Camp is owned by an individual or specific entity? The land upon which it sits was Jordanian Government Land vis a vis the Jordanian Annexation of the entire so called "West Bank." In 1967 Israel defeated Jordan and captured the land. Jordan then relinquished all claims on the land during subsequent Armistice Talks. As such the entire camp became Israeli land. Israel, under UNRWA negotiation, then allowed camp residents to register parcels of land, IF a residence existed on said parcel. Lands without structures were then frozen as Public Lands upon which schools, clinics, etc were to be built.
The founder of the theater, with his mother, squatted a piece of Public Land as a political statement. They then constructed a theater there. Israel allowed it to transpire with the proviso that the theater be solely devoted to cultural pursuits. Of course nothing the founder did was ever devoid of politics but he couched it in art and so it exists until today despite vehement opposition from most of the camp. He was murdered after putting on "Animal Farm," and having Muslims dress up in pig costumes. This of course created a furor.
"In the US unused buildings aren't destroyed.": Absolutely wrong. Eminent Domain? Moreover, any building constructed without permits is destroyed post haste if the builder is unable to bring it into code and gain the permits after the fact. Israel is actually more lenient than your nation.
"In what ways does Israel provide for the needs of camp residents?": First, by camp you probably envision tents behind a fence. It is a regular town indistinguishable from Jenin Proper, save that UNRWA designated it a "camp" in 1949. In 1948 the average lifespan was 48. Today it is 74. A single high school existed for all of Gaza and the so called "West Bank." Today 7 universities exist. Not 1 hospital existed. Today 42 exist. Literacy was 9%, today it is 96 %. Electricity was non-existent and only 3% had running water. Today both utilities are enjoyed by more than 95% of the population. All this was from Israel. There are actually more universities and hospitals from non-Israeli sources as well, but you asked for Israeli.
"The Wiki on Communism.": First, Wiki is entirely consumer generated content and as such unreliable for factual research. However, I will point out that Communism also abhors religion, including Islam. Naturally you can see why most Muslims despise Communism.
"Who said anything about monetary support of HAMAS?": More word games. Give it a break.
"How is HAMAS' 'genocidal programme any different from what Israel is doing in Gaza?": Israel abandoned 100% of Gaza in 2005. Since then it has only even looked at it when attacked. Considered to be the world's most capable military, Gaza being the most densely populated land in existence and yet, Cast Lead killed less than 1,700 (HAMAS" inflated figures). Where is genocide? Surely, out of 2 million people, Israel would have killed more than 1,700 if it were aiming for genocide? I mean, do you think about these things before repeating them? How many Israelis have walked onto Gazan busses with bomb belts? Blown up souks? Pizza cafes? Launched 2 meter rockets without guidance systems?
HAMAS states that it aims to kill all Jews, everywhere. Israel on the other hand merely responds when attacked. Just a tad bit different.
"Hospital 500 feet from the gate.": WRONG. The nearest Israeli hospital is 16 kilometers (Soroka) from Gaza. Again, just a little different.
"Israel restricts food and medical supplies into Gaza.": WRONG. Never, on either. What WAS restricted was luxury goods and non-essential items. Israel mannned Gazan Crossings even under mortar fire to ensure that no less than 77 lorries full of food and medicine crossed into Gaza each and every day- and that was merely Israeli donayted goods. UNRWA, Oxfam, various Islamic charities and dozens of foreign governments ALSO donated on a daily basis. Evidently it will suprise you but at the height of the Blockade Gaza had a water park, 5 Star hotel, Michelin rated cafes, equestrian club, golf courses, and all were functioning. HAMAS and its supporters are quite efficient at generating propaganda.
"Children needing medical care were kept from leaving Gaza.": Soroka Hospital, only 1 of several serving Gazans, provided free medical care to literally thousands of people of all ages all during the Blockade. This despite the danger it caused...like the 19 year old Gazan woman who burned her face and chest when a propane tank exploded. She was taken to Soroka and her life was saved. Then, after returning home she was given an xpress pass to ease crossing out of Gaza. She then used this pass in an attempt to blow up Soroka's outpatient centre as a "Suicide Bomber." An IDF checkpoint stopped her. Even with that Israel continued helping others.
"Israel restricted essential building supplies.": Concrete is used to build re-inforced bunkers, rocket launch pads, smuggling tunnels and of course HAMAS infrastructure. Israel didn't deny concrete. It merely insisted that the UNRWA guarantee that it wouldn't be diverted by HAMAS. UNRWA agreed, HAMAS did NOT. HAMAS refused to allow the UNRWA to control distribution of cement. Of course that translates as, "Israel denies Gazans cement" but most are sophisticated enough to recognise the HAMAS propaganda machine.
"Someone who claims to know more about Islam than most Muslims should know that Islam forbids the killing innocent civilians.": I do know. Why would you imagine otherwise? I also know that some Salafi rationalise the killing of non-combatants as Collateral Damage. Islam is not a monolithic entity with a single outlook. You have everything from Ahmadiyyah and Alavi to Suffiyah and the outlook amongst them is incredibly diverse. If you would like to discuss Salafi exegis I would love to do so.
"Strict meaning of Salafi...": You are an English speaking American. "Salafist" in your world means what it means. I do not drive language currency. If you wish to enter into a theological discussion I can oblige you but my meaning was quite clear. Assuming you are naïve about Gaza and its geopolitical climate I will work under the assumption that you really have no clue, as opposed to playing silly word games. In Gaza the Salafi have certain characteristics; all aim to re-establish the Caliphate, all abhor HAMAS as corrupt and worldly, all advocate the use of violence in furtherance of their agenda. In the Summer of 2010 they attempted to overthrow HAMAS, with the culmination being the slaughter of nearly 400 Salafi by HAMAS in and aroung Khunis (Younis) Camp. Thousands were jailed and tortured and yet the movement grows. In fact is was a Salafi faction that kidnapped the Italian ISM activist before hanging him 2 months ago.
"Non-combatants doesn't appear anywhere in the UN Definition by Academic Consensus on Terrorism...": How can you use a paper from 1994 to understand something that wasn't even adopted until 1998? Remember "hubris"? Still, "general public" is synonymous with "non-combatants" in military and geopolitical terms. Are you sure you are really American? It would be like you educating me on an issue in Arabic. How bizarre.
As for your last phrase, "Seek a fight," how typical, how sad.
