JERUSALEM (AP) — Seventy years since the day of Israel’s founding, wildly contrasting images of victory and violence showcased the contradictions that bedevil the Jewish state.
Deadly protests flared along the Gaza border, where troops killed dozens of Palestinians, while politicians feted the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem as a symbol of ironclad alliance with Washington. And with improbably odd timing, seemingly oblivious to both, crowds gathered in liberal Tel Aviv to exult over the winner of a campy European pop contest.
Nahum Barnea, Israel’s leading columnist, said the events highlighted the country’s fragmented nature and how even after seven decades it still cannot escape its conflict with the Arabs or its unquenchable thirst for recognition.
“This is a small country that typically lives only one story, usually either that of readiness for battle or bereavement,” he said. “This was really an unusual example of the mythological national campfire coming apart.”
The difference between civilized People, and barbaric, bigot, savages who adhere to an evil, satanic, death cult . The evil people of the World support hamas, and the good, honest people of the World support Israel
Hi there Mike
Thanks for your support of Israel, however be aware that this comment could legally qualify as “Hate Speech” which could result in you, and us for that matter, potentially facing criminal charges.
We’d appreciate you moderating your statements in future, otherwise we will be placed in the awkward position of having to decide whether or not to delete your comment or block you completely.
Thanks in advance.
Noted . That was harsh, but truthful . I fight fire with fire, and do not squirm away from conflict, especially when it is bias and lies . I would rather stand with people who have moral fibre who care more for truth than being P.C . . Fact is, they cut open their victims and eat their insides, which is why I call them barbaric savages . Perhaps it is best you block me . Thanks in advance
We value the truth too. But we prefer valuing it outside of jail. 🙂
OK, done.