Well the point of debating these issues in abstract form, is that it analyses why we hold specific opinions on various issues, i.e philosophical principles.
Point taken.
Why should it have been established at all?
Not saying it should have been. But if it had to be established, a binational state would've been the best possible setup.
Would this have ever been acceptable to the key founders of Israel? Why not one nation? Why the need for division?
I have no answe to this question. I'm not sufficiently knowledgeable on the history of that period. But my guess is if the Arabs were more flexible it could have been possible.
Maybe even then it was.
Probably.
Why 1967 borders? Why not 1948?
Why only East Jerusalem? Why not Haifa for example?
Why is the right of return for Palestinian refugees not on offer?
If right of return is not offered, how will the compensation level be determined?
I'm not gonna lie to you the only reason why I said 67 and not 48 is feasibility.
Same thing with the right of return. The only just solution is for Israel to offer the full right of return. However, with that being nearly impossible I would welcome financial compensation if Israel offered it as long as Israel acknowledges the right of the new Palestinian state to total control of its immigration policy.
The Israeli constitution ensures the unity of Jerusalem, and the status of a unified Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Which is why I think it should be amended. I'm against any unilateral change of the status of Jerusalem. It's an occupied city as far as I'm concerned. I embrace the corpus separatum.
why at all? To the victor belong the spoils.
Assume there will be a war in the future and the Arabs advance into 48 borders and annex it into Palestine, would that make it legitimate?
Also do you consider Judea, Samaria, and Gaza parts of Israel or occupied territories? what about Jordan?