Israel is in a bind.
On the one hand, it is easy for PM Netanyahu to compare himself to the nations around him, almost all of which seem to be beleaguered by bloodshed, conflict and barbarity.
So, when he compares Israel to the Arab nations, and when he says that Israel stands by higher standards, then he is caught in a trap of his own making.
The higher standard he appeals to is that of the European and Western culture, which in turn demand that he show a much softer touch in his dealings with the Palestinians and the growing number of settlements - all of which are causing a growing rift between Israel and members of the EU.
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So, when he compares Israel to the Arab nations, and when he says that Israel stands by higher standards, then he is caught in a trap of his own making.
The higher standard he appeals to is that of the European and Western culture, which in turn demand that he show a much softer touch in his dealings with the Palestinians and the growing number of settlements - all of which are causing a growing rift between Israel and members of the EU.
Read more.
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