Should people boycott Israel for inhumane acts against arabs? (BDS)

Just want to start out by saying that Israel does not depend on US aid. Israel is incredibly independent and it is amazing that Israel was able to get into this position because of its foes. The US has only provided funds for military operations in Israel including the all-important Iron Dome, which protects innocent Israelis from foreign air attacks. Now for the real stuff; 1. It does not say, nor does the source clearly imply that "terrorist" is equal to "Israeli Defence Force (IDF)" In fact, I have never heard of a reliable source calling the military of a first world sovereign nation "terrorists. " It is also in fact, highly likely, that this article meant Hamas members, as they do commit terrorist attacks. . http://www.mfa.gov.il... 2. (you provided one of those sources and not in that context) That is not an amazingly high incarceration rate for an area that is constantly being bombarded by attacks from this area. 5,000 people is very little compared to the 6 million Israeli Citizens. 3. The source you cite is an opinion article, not fact. While many palestinians may want to see Israel fall, that does not justify their actions. Hamas is a terrorist organization because they attack civilian areas, not military. Plenty of palestinians that live outside of the west bank and Gaza, in areas that are controlled by the Israeli government and are subject to laws from the Knesset, are perfectly happy where they are. Israel is an incredibly small country. This makes it much easier for a terrorist organization with explosive rockets to attack innocent people. Attached is a map showing how long people have from hearing an alarm, to an explosion. . http://2.bp.blogspot.com... I too support a two state solution. While the debates about the creation of Israel were happening, multiple maps were drawn offering a two state solution. Every Time, the palestinians rejected. Most solutions were accepted, however reluctantly, by the zionist movement. The palestinian authorities have always rejected offerings. 3. Palestinians can see it however they want. But if you google a map of Israel, You'll see the west bank and the Gaza strip within the territory. That's how the borders were drawn. Israel's land was either bought or conquered in war (which the Israelis did not start. ) You have cited sources that get information from Hamas, which may not be the best source of information. . http://www.timesofisrael.com... Not only does this source refute most arguments you have made against the IDF in terms of attacks and raids, it also backs up claims I had not sourced earlier (I can't source information I got from a speaker). This source also refutes sources that you have presented that claim that the IDF has recklessly caused numerous palestinian deaths. I would also like to point out that this source, while Israeli, uses facts and evidence, that was retrieved by the UN, specifically the High Level Military Group. I am not willing to deny the rights of these palestinians, I am only denying that their rights are being contradicted by the Israeli government. 4. Racism DOES NOT EQUAL APARTHEID . http://www.merriam-webster.com... (This does not even begin to cover that apartheid only applies to the south african laws but I understand the point you were making) I do not agree with that decision, for that reason, however the Israeli government does have to take into account the orthodox jewish populations, and that many communities are קיבוצים(Kibbutzim) or essentially communist communities. These areas involve heavily assimilating newcomers into the social structure, and would be very hard for someone of a different religion to enter. Children were often separated from parents to live with other children in the community, and community prayers were held often. As for the discrimination at Ben Gurion International Airport, nothing new, although definitely not good. However this is not discrimination against palestinians, this is racial, and religious profiling. As for the last claim you made, it's sorta like saying "how can nazis be properly heard if they're such a minority? " I provided the source in this round, section 3. 5. Operation Protective Edge; earlier I cited a source that cited a UN report on civilian casualties that said the numbers were likely inaccurate. I did respond to it, I just responded to multiple at the same time with the same argument. Red cross report; I did respond to that, along with others. Again, Hamas does keep weapons in civilian buildings. . http://www.abc.net.au... Operation Cast Lead; offensive operation, the numbers are not exactly surprising and it does not take into account whether these were actual civilians or hamas "civilians" Final point, anything we do against Israel will have no effect on the arab view of the west. For all they care, we don't believe in the same magic book so we should die.