Olmert Condemns Settler "Pogrom"
Olmert condemns settler "pogrom"
Good for him. I've been somewhat neutral on Olmert's administration, even though many Israelis and Israel watchers have been very critical of him. IMHO, he should have been far more ruthless with Hezbollah in Lebanon a couple of summers ago, but that's water under the bridge, as the saying goes.
Israel is no different than any other democracy. Its policies and action can be legitimately criticized. One thing I have always been opposed to is the propensity of successive Israeli governments to allow the fanatic settlers to put down roots in disputed territory. Thing is, not many of its neighbours allow the same criticism of their own behavior with respect to their own minority citizens, or for that matter, their never ending support of Palestinian corruption and violence against Israel. When push comes to shove, however imperfect, give me the Israeli democracy any day.
Good for him. I've been somewhat neutral on Olmert's administration, even though many Israelis and Israel watchers have been very critical of him. IMHO, he should have been far more ruthless with Hezbollah in Lebanon a couple of summers ago, but that's water under the bridge, as the saying goes.
Israel is no different than any other democracy. Its policies and action can be legitimately criticized. One thing I have always been opposed to is the propensity of successive Israeli governments to allow the fanatic settlers to put down roots in disputed territory. Thing is, not many of its neighbours allow the same criticism of their own behavior with respect to their own minority citizens, or for that matter, their never ending support of Palestinian corruption and violence against Israel. When push comes to shove, however imperfect, give me the Israeli democracy any day.
posted by Louise at 5:15 pm
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