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A Lively Debate on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (with Robert Wright)

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Original Grievances

People on both sides of the Israeli conflict are deeply entrenched in their belief of possessing the original grievance. Each side can cite horrible things done to them by the other, leading to a cycle of claims and counterclaims that date back to the late 19th century. The speaker, due to lacking a strong tribal affiliation, observes how these entrenched beliefs hinder resolution of the conflict.

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