It's almost like good armies understand the concept of buffer zones and bringing the fight to the enemy. Maybe if Arabs weren't such poor fighters they'd understand. You made my point for me.
Yes of course.
>if so, how did israel gain those territories in the first place?
By being better soldiers.
>if not, why does israel use that as an excuse for the continued occupation?
Buffer zone. You're just going in circles because you don't understand the basics.