>> a fundamentally-theological apartheid state was installed and then supported with brutal force
> This is also a handwave.
No, that's a statement of fact. It's been almost 80 years since the founding of Israel, its overall historical trajectory is not really in question anymore. Election after election, these choices have been made for three generations; the ideological scenario is entrenched for good. It's sad but it is what it is.
> Minor quibble over "theological" - I think "tribal" would fit better.
I could agree there, but it's a fine line. There is a religious symbol on the very flag.
> This is also a handwave.
No, that's a statement of fact. It's been almost 80 years since the founding of Israel, its overall historical trajectory is not really in question anymore. Election after election, these choices have been made for three generations; the ideological scenario is entrenched for good. It's sad but it is what it is.
> Minor quibble over "theological" - I think "tribal" would fit better.
I could agree there, but it's a fine line. There is a religious symbol on the very flag.