Once upon a time, the architect of the 1979 Camp David accords had
some credibility as an observer of the Middle East. Yet the depth of his
anti-Israel prejudice was already on display eight-years ago when he
insisted that the Israeli occupation of the West Bank “perpetrates even worse instances of apartness, or apartheid, than we witnessed even in South Africa.”
His book on that subject was naturally called Palestine: Peace, Not Apartheid.
If he weren’t a former president of the United States, Mr. Carter could safely be ignored. Yet his authority as a former commander-in-chief validates the anti-Israel sentiment that is widespread in Europe, at the United Nations, and within significant parts of the American left.
This morning, Carter demanded recognition of Hamas’ “legitimacy as a political actor”. He did so on the grounds that Hamas “represents a substantial portion of the Palestinian people”. He did not suggest that Hamas should lay down its weapons or indicate any interest in peace before being granted such recognition. Rather, recognition would “begin to provide the right incentives for Hamas to lay down its weapons.”
Note EU-Digest: A poll recently held in the US also shows that the support for Israel in the US is declining, specially among the younger generation.
Read more: Jimmy Carter Calls For Recognizing Hamas "Legitimacy"
His book on that subject was naturally called Palestine: Peace, Not Apartheid.
If he weren’t a former president of the United States, Mr. Carter could safely be ignored. Yet his authority as a former commander-in-chief validates the anti-Israel sentiment that is widespread in Europe, at the United Nations, and within significant parts of the American left.
This morning, Carter demanded recognition of Hamas’ “legitimacy as a political actor”. He did so on the grounds that Hamas “represents a substantial portion of the Palestinian people”. He did not suggest that Hamas should lay down its weapons or indicate any interest in peace before being granted such recognition. Rather, recognition would “begin to provide the right incentives for Hamas to lay down its weapons.”
Note EU-Digest: A poll recently held in the US also shows that the support for Israel in the US is declining, specially among the younger generation.
Read more: Jimmy Carter Calls For Recognizing Hamas "Legitimacy"
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