There are countrless statements, which you also see paraded in other countries for that matter, that want the destruction of Israel. Official voices included.

There are countrless statements, which you also see paraded in other countries for that matter, that want the destruction of Israel. Official voices included. From the river to the sea... is not just another lifestyle position. I would argue that you might not have followed the conflict too closely. Gaza did get more autonomy. They even had the chance to found their own country. They responded with war and I don't think there can be an alternative "history" to that.