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Originally Posted by Plechazunga
The carrot and stick analogy doesn't really work, since the military aid isn't intended to persuade Israel to talk peace, it's for defence.
Pulling it would certainly add pressure to come to a deal, on the other hand it would allow the right wing to easily create a state of panic, which is exactly what it would do, the upshot would be the political undermining of the peace lobby, not a good idea.
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Very true, but it isn't just the military aid we give them, we give it immense diplomatic cover, we didn't bat an eyelid when they flattened Beirut two years ago, and everytime an UNSC resolution arises both London and Washington veto- they effectively are given carte blanche,
Whilst with regard to Palestine, we will support democracy but only when it suits us- so Palestine elects Hamas and the West refuses to recognise them.