Israel's claim to be a democracy is undermined by the fact that around 5 to 6 million people living under its control do not have voting rights, which contradicts commonly held standards of democracy.

If a country were to deny voting rights to a significant portion of its population, it would not be considered a democracy, regardless of its claims.

It's indefensible that the status quo of the Palestinian people having no rights has persisted since 1967, being ruled by a government they do not get to vote for or against.

Israel has a lot of control in various areas, but they are losing the internet battle badly, which is a major problem for them. The global perception of Israel is changing drastically, especially among those 40 and under, and it will never return to what it was for previous generations.

Criticism of Israel is not inherently antisemitic, but when individuals express outrage over Israel while ignoring atrocities against Muslims elsewhere, it indicates a deeper bias.

In a democracy, the majority can outvote the minority, which can lead to a situation where those without power use democratic institutions to impose their will on others, creating a potential tyranny of the majority.

Many in Israel believed Hamas was content with corruption and governance, underestimating their ideological commitment to violence.

Criticism of Israel often leads to accusations of being a self-hating Jew or a Nazi apologist, which is insane given the context of the discussion.

When I criticize Israel's actions, I often face backlash from people who don't realize I'm Jewish, which complicates the conversation.