Demands for the recognition of a 'right to exist' for states, especially Israel, are prevalent in public discourse, often serving to mute criticism of military actions. This frames existing states as having a presumptive right to existence, complicating debates over state legitimacy and moral rights. However, the distinction between the rights of a state and the rights of its citizens is crucial, prompting deeper philosophical inquiries into what a state's right to exist truly entails. State existence is not permanent, evidenced by the dissolution of numerous states throughout history.
The assertion locates the possession of a right in the state itself, stressing the right not to derivative authority but to the prior right to exist per se.
If Israel is challenged on its 'right to exist,' criticisms of its military actions are often muted, framing a debate over Israel/Palestine.
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