Foreign Affairs
Israel is Damaged and Sick, but Its Tribal Enemies Mean Death Itself for the Free Individual
The columnist argues that freedom originated with the French Revolution and individual rights rather than collective tribal identities. The author rejects historical grievances like the Holocaust or Nakba as political claims, asserting that only individuals exist, not political entities like Palestinians or Jews. While acknowledging Israel's democratic flaws and aggressive behavior, the text contrasts it with Palestine, described as a theocratic and illiberal entity controlled by Hamas and Fatah. The writer contends that the true tragedy of the Arab-Israeli conflict is the suffering of the free individual in Palestine, who lacks political choice and safety. The piece concludes that annexing Palestinian territories would lead to fundamentalist oppression, whereas Israel, despite its issues, remains part of the liberal order.
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