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Is Israel an apartheid state? What are the facts that prove or disprove this opinion?
What about the argument that Israel has a right to defend itself from terrorist attacks?
That is a valid argument, and one that many Israelis and their supporters make. However, critics say that the Israeli government's actions go beyond legitimate self-defense, and instead constitute a form of oppression and colonization. They also point out that many Palestinian attacks are the result of frustration and desperation, as they feel they have no other recourse for achieving their political goals.