WEST BANK – Oh, look, another sob story from the West Bank. The Masallam family, apparently, is still “fighting” to stay on their land. Boo hoo. Newsflash: life’s a struggle, especially when you’re perpetually stuck in the past.

“Occupation,” they cry. Well, maybe if their ancestors hadn’t spent decades trying to wipe Israel off the map, things would be different. Actions have consequences, folks. That's rule number one for staying woke, but these guys appear to be snoozing through history.

It’s always the same tired narrative: “Resistant and resilient.” More like resistant to reality and resilient in their victim complex. The world doesn’t owe you anything. Get a job. Start a business. Contribute something other than whining.

The UN wrings its hands, lefty academics write endless papers, and virtue-signaling politicians cluck their tongues. Meanwhile, Israel has to deal with actual threats to its existence. Maybe the Masallams should focus on building a future instead of rehashing the past.

Let’s be honest, a lot of this is just theater. Playing the victim card gets you sympathy points and maybe a few shekels from gullible NGOs. But real progress comes from taking responsibility and building something for yourself.

It's time to stop enabling this endless cycle of grievance. Israel has a right to exist and defend itself. The Palestinians need to figure out how to live in peace and build a better future, instead of clinging to outdated resentments.

I'm not saying it's easy. Life in the Middle East is tough. But wallowing in self-pity isn't a strategy. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy of misery.

Maybe they should try reading a book about personal responsibility. Or, you know, getting a real job. Just a thought.

Here’s a free idea: stop lobbing rocks and start building a tech startup. Just saying.

Instead of yelling 'occupation,' maybe start a GoFundMe for new houses. I mean, if ya gonna beg, at least update the business model.

The bottom line is this: the world is moving on. The Masallam family needs to decide if they want to be part of the future or remain stuck in the past. The choice is theirs. No one else's.