User:Skakkle/pro-Israel & anti-Israel

Being pro-Israel or anti-Israel is simply favoring or disfavoring the state of Israel in various contexts. These designations set aide the question of Zionism & anti-Zionism- two important topics or ideologies which are part of the relevant history here, and are closely related to pro-Israel or anti-Israel sentiments.

Viewing modern controversies related to Israel since the beginning of the Israel–Hamas war in this way is a unique approach. Viewing modern-day questions involving Israel (roughly the past 20 years) is an example of first-principles thinking (see the first principle article, as an austere philosophical topic). It enables practical thinking, focused problem-solving and attempts to avoid the effects of internet information warfare and propaganda aligned with either side- that is, with Israel or with Palestine. Questions of sovereignty are important too, but are somewhat de-emphasized in favor of people-centered governance, basic safety & development where most needed.

Topic outline
The idea of "setting aside Zionism" is controversial, but is often necessary and is a common de facto practice in numerous discussions about Israel today.

Closely related is the question of diplomatically recognizing the state of Israel. However, Israel is generally understood to be here to stay, so those who still do not recognize it diplomatically are playing a part in holding up a kind of consensus needed for a lasting peace in the Middle East. Such a peace will likely be fostered by increased interdependence among the nations of the region. International recognition of the State of Palestine inside some version of the 1967 borders (no islands, land swap conceivable, no occupation) is also central to this 75-year-long chess game.

Israel is here almost definitely to stay
By setting aside the question of Zionism, we assume that Israel exists, and will be with us indefinitely, and everyone should recognize that in more aligned ways. We assume that Israel shall not be easily destroyed and likely not suffer a serious existential catastrophe which is significantly different in character from other modern developed states.

Israel's strength today
While the geopolitical challenges Israel faces are certainly unique, it has shown extraordinary strength and resilience on numerous fronts. These strengths, displayed time and time again over its history, include its war-fighting capability, intelligence gathering capability, and general management of its national security interests, commercial interests, and its ability to project regional power.

Israel's influence
The influence of the Israel lobby in the United States and in the Israel lobby in the United Kingdom are also important aspects of how it manages its survival and secures resources to continue to project regional power.