>The settlements are being built in areas that are almost 100% Arab. If that isn't provocative I don't know what is.
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>First, are you aware of the # of arabs/palestinians who have said over the years that they PREFER to live in settlements?
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>Second, prove that these areas are actually owned by Arabs...

Actually owned? That is exactly what is in dispute. Israel's view is it's all theirs.