[zd123]

Let me break it down for you.

Do you know what the concept of Gentile[0]? It refers to a pretty clear distinction between a jew and non-jew.

Zionists have used this concept in the past to make a distinction between the "souls" of Jews and non-Jews. This has led to very discriminatory views towards minorities in Israel (just look at the polls/surveys for independent data).

This has led to a two-tier system in the minds of many Israelis, whereby they are the "chosen" people, and that Israel is their land, and their land only.

Now if you deny this to be case, explain why the treatment of Palestinians is so bad, that Israel blatantly violates international law to build settlements, and so on. I haven't seen any mass demonstrations in Israel against the government. Given Israel is a democracy, this must imply that a lot of people agree with this state of affairs, is it not?

[0][Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentile)

[dang]

Please stop adding to flamewars, and don't post like this to HN in the future, regardless of which side you're on or how right you are or feel you are.

https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

[joelbluminator]

Well I think Jews learned the hard way they are different, so it makes sense to have a word for someone who isn't Jewish. The settlements are a controversial topic in Israel, a fact is all of Gaza's settlements were dismantled and besides a very vocal minority no one in Israel gave a damn.