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		<title>Israel at 66: Not a Pariah, Not Isolated</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why the future of the Jewish State remains bright.  ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cdn.frontpagemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lhg.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-225090" alt="lhg" src="http://cdn.frontpagemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lhg-450x306.jpg" width="315" height="214" /></a>As the modern state of Israel turned 66 this week, it is important to realize that, despite the dreary predictions to the contrary, Israel is not a pariah state, nor is it isolated.  However, voices inside and outside of Israel continue to espouse their gloom and doom forecast that failure of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians will increase Israel’s pariah status and/or lead them into isolation.  Yet, we don’t need to search very far to find those voices and examine what constituency they represent &#8211; since Tzippi Livni, Israel’s Justice Minister and chief negotiator, repeatedly makes this assertion.</p>
<p>She has said, “<a href="http://en.alalam.ir/news/1556638">peace negotiations</a> are the wall stopping the wave [of international boycott pressure],” and in 2013, “we are at the <a href="http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-may-face-isolation-if-peace-agreement-not-reached/">last minute</a> before isolation.”  In <a href="http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/kadima-leader-livni-israel-can-save-itself-from-global-isolation-1.294704">2010</a>, “Israel is becoming isolated from the world,&#8221; and indicted PM Netanyahu <a href="http://www.haaretz.com/news/livni-to-netanyahu-with-you-in-power-israel-is-a-pariah-state-1.264081">saying</a>, &#8220;since you took control, Israel has become a pariah country in the world.”</p>
<p>These statements, and other similar pronouncements, are never supported with data or backed up with facts.  However, Livni, other ‘friends’ of Israel and like-minded pundits believe that these types of statements, combined with pictures of fringe groups around the globe supporting BDS, is enough to scare the public into buying into their vision.</p>
<p>But, is Israel really isolated?  Even more so, what is the nature of the isolation which Livni, Kerry and others speak about?  They certainly haven’t elaborated on what they mean since their pronouncements lack factual support.   A country might be considered isolated when most other countries sever relations with them for an extended and indefinite period of time.  This might include a cessation of economic, diplomatic, cultural ties and/or an arms embargo.  This might also be coupled with UN Security Council sanctions (not to be mistaken for UNGA condemnations which carry absolutely no weight).  Since policymakers have made statements warning of isolation, it is important to refute those claims, lest they spread.</p>
<p>Prior to his visit to Israel in 2013, senior Chinese Communist Official in charge of information, media and culture, Liu Qibao, discussed <a href="http://www.jpost.com/Features/In-Thespotlight/Opening-a-new-chapter-in-the-China-Israel-relationship-329263">Chinese-Israel relations</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>Our bilateral relationship has grown robust and mature over the past 21 years of diplomatic relations…exchange of visits between senior officials is frequent…trade and economic ties grow fast. China is now Israel’s largest trading partner in Asia…Cooperation in science and technology is fruitful. Cultural and people-to-people exchanges are more and more active…China-Israel relationship will undoubtedly embrace a bright future.</p></blockquote>
<p>Throughout the whole interview the Israeli-Arab conflict was not mentioned once.  And while there might be calls for boycott and divestment in Israel China not only hasn’t joined those calls, but is also going ahead with the <a href="http://www.dw.de/china-seeks-strategic-foothold-in-israel/a-17507052">Red-Med</a> project to build a railroad from Eilat to Ashdod.</p>
<p>Israel-Indian ties also continue to grow stronger.  Israel is India’s second largest supplier of <a href="http://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/india-israel-defense-cooperation/">arms </a>after Russia with bi-lateral arms trade over the last decade estimated at $10 billion.  <a href="http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-01-12/news/30619683_1_unforgettable-leaders-bilateral-ties-israeli-president">India’s foreign minister</a> Krishna visited Israel in 2012, and the visit of the <a href="http://www.tlvfaces.com/indias-military-chief-concludes-visit-israel/">Chief of Staff</a> of India’s army, Maj. Gen. Bikram Singh, to Israel in March, 2014, focused on joint cooperation.  Israel currently has more than <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/01/16/the-future-of-the-india-israel-relationship.html">27 agricultural projects</a> with India and will be sponsoring more than 100 post-doctoral scholarships for Indians in Israel.  Additionally, <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/india-2014-elections-narendra-modi-israels-best-friend-south-asia-1561837">Narendra Modi</a>, head of the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), and likely the next Prime Minister of India, has long courted political and economic ties with Israel.</p>
<p>Both India and China, as Professor Efraim Inbar <a href="http://www.biu.ac.il/SOC/besa/MSPS99Eng.pdf">wrote</a>, “treat the Jewish State with reverence as they see in it a similar old civilization that reached remarkable achievements.”</p>
<p>Russia is very interested in Israel’s high-tech and especially its UAVs.  [President] <a href="http://english.dohainstitute.org/release/ca69e135-b737-40ce-b72c-58e0ff50787a">Putin</a> has already visited Israel twice and the last four Israeli Prime Ministers, as well as Shimon Peres, FM Lieberman and Defense Minister, Ehud Barak have all been to Moscow in their official capacity.  In 2010, Russia and Israel signed an agreement for <a href="http://www.nanowerk.com/news/newsid=15455.php">bilateral cooperation</a> in industrial scientific-research and design-experimental work, and the following year, Israel and Russia agreed to expand <a href="http://voiceofrussia.com/2011/03/28/48091534/">space cooperation</a>, and joint cooperation in the sciences and nanotechnology continue.</p>
<p>In Central Asia, Israel has strong relationships with Kazakhstan, with whom they entered into an <a href="http://www.worldtribune.com/2014/01/21/kazakhstan-is-latest-central-asian-state-to-sign-defense-accord-with-israel/">agreement</a> for defense exports and joint cooperation in January, 2014.  Azerbaijan, neighboring Iran, is a country with good economic and political relations with Israel, whose <a href="http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Central_Asia/CEN-03-030513.html">foreign minister</a> visited Israel last year. It has even been speculated that Israel might use Azerbaijan airfields to attack Iran.</p>
<p>“Praise to Allah and Israeli doctors” is a phrase that could be commonly heard in Nukus, the capital of Karakalapakstan (an autonomous republic in Uzbekistan), where a few years ago, <a href="http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/AboutTheMinistry/Events/Pages/Recent%20MASHAV%20activities%20in%20Uzbekistan%20Dec%202006.aspx">Israeli surgeons</a> restored eyesight to 150 people who were either blind or had a severe cataract condition.  In <a href="http://www.gmfus.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files_mf/1342636966Laruelle_IsraelCentralAsia_Jul12.pdf">Uzbekistan</a>, Israel also has programs in medical training, agriculture and high-tech.  The <a href="http://www.gmfus.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files_mf/1342636966Laruelle_IsraelCentralAsia_Jul12.pdf">GMF foreign policy report</a> summarized the relationship saying, “even though they consider Palestinian claims legitimate, the Central Asian states hope for Israel’s increased involvement in the region, especially in terms of state and private trade, and growing security oriented cooperation in the arms and high technology sectors.”</p>
<p>South Korea, whose sees in itself many geo-political similarities with Israel, also has a prosperous relationship with Israel.  Trade between Israel and South Korea is approximately $2.5 billion annually. Additionally, the interactions between the two countries include <a href="http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Op-Ed-Contributors/Strategic-dimensions-of-Israel-S-Korea-relations">security cooperation</a>, <a href="http://www.jpost.com/Diplomacy-and-Politics/South-Korea-sees-Israel-as-partner-in-security-and-peace">economic ties</a>, technology cooperation, and exchanges between policy institutes.   Recently, the Korea-Israel High-Tech Network <a href="http://usasearch.dainfo.com/Industries_KR_IL_Companies/Template1/Pages/StartSearchPage.aspx">website</a> was launched, which will facilitate connections and the creation of joint ventures between Israeli and South Korean companies.</p>
<p>While Europe might be Israel’s toughest arena, they also have many friends there.  Just last month, <a href="http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Op-Ed-Contributors/A-common-destiny-Strengthening-relations-between-Israel-and-Europe-340259">24 leading European Parliamentarians</a> from eleven European countries, including five deputy speakers met with their Israeli counterparts to find out how they can support Israel in the European arena.  On the website of the Polish embassy in Israel, the <a href="http://telawiw.msz.gov.pl/en/bilateral_cooperation/">bi-lateral relations page</a> is titled: “Extraordinary Cooperation Between Poland and Israel.” The article goes on to mention that in 2011, Israel and Polish relations were upgraded to the highest possible government-to-government dialogue.</p>
<p>When David Cameron visited Israel last month, he <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-26526096">rejected</a> all calls for boycotts to Israel saying, “Britain opposes boycotts…Delegitimising the state of Israel is wrong. It&#8217;s abhorrent. And together we will defeat it.”</p>
<p>In addition to all of the above, Israel’ most important friend and ally remains the United States.  Yet, even its relationship with the United States, only started to blossom during President Eisenhower’s second term when he began to see Israel as a strategic asset, instead of a liability.  As this perspective shift happened, Eisenhower’s rhetoric concerning territorial compromises to the Arabs began to abate.  The following anecdote epitomizes the solid foundations of US-Israel relations.  In <a href="http://data.statesmanship.org.il/site/2014/US%20aid%20to%20Israel%20new.pdf">May 1998</a>, it was reported that President Clinton had issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister Netanyahu to cede certain territories to the Palestinians. Congressman from all sides of the aisle came out swinging condemning the White House,  called the administration&#8217;s initiative absolutely outrageous and extortion.  Other Congressman remarked that regarding the peace process Congress is on Israel’s side, ‘come what may’, and that no matter what pressures the administration applies to Netanyahu, the Israeli leader is on firm ground with Congress.</p>
<p>So, given the strong ties Israel has with many countries, what isolation are Kerry and Livni talking about?  Many of Israel’s relationships with countries worldwide are built on foundations of mutual interest, not capricious, erratic diplomatic support.  One wonders if John Kerry’s statements concerning isolation are a self-fulfilling prophecy, and for Livni, they speak of her frustration at not being received warmly in her favorite European capitals.</p>
<p>Abba Eban, in his book <i>Personal Witness</i>, mentions that as the new President of the Weizmann Institute he was always looking for new initiatives. In 1960, he organized the “Rehovot Conference on the Role of Science and Technology in Developing States.” The purpose of the conference was to organize periodic encounters between leaders in science and technology and those who determine the policies of new states.  Eban believed that science could help accelerate the development of new states, and that the scientists could be challenged to tackle some of the real problems facing society, thus creating a reciprocal advantage.</p>
<p>When Eban proposed the conference, one could truly say that Israel was isolated.  During the greater part of the 1950s the only world leader to visit Israel was the Prime Minister of Burma, U Nu, as most heads of state looked to safeguard their interests in the Arab world, and hence avoided visiting Israel. However, Eban writes, the conference drew, “prime ministers, foreign ministers, economic ministers, directors of development, and leading educators from thirty countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, together with heads of UN specialized agencies, representatives of leading United Nations bodies, renowned scientists and Nobel Laureates.”</p>
<p>The response to the conference was so overwhelming that Prime Minister Ben Gurion, in a speech to the Knesset, wondered how a private citizen (Eban) was able to bring more leaders of states and Nobel Prize winners to Israel than any of the government ministries.  Golda Meir, in her autobiography, remarked that the Rehovot Conference was something of a breakthrough in Israel’s international relations. In Eban’s own words, “The Rehovot Conference helped to take Israel out of diplomatic isolation.”</p>
<p>International relations are driven by common interests, projects, and reciprocal advantages that countries can provide to each another.  Diplomats who think that international relations is based only on cocktail parties, empty slogans, and joint press conferences where government ministers take turns embellishing on their countries “common values and aspirations” have missed the boat.</p>
<p>Israel is not a pariah, nor is it isolated.  Attempts by its own Ministers or by those who pose as friends of Israel to make such a claim is deplorable and self-serving.   As Israel’s economic strength continues to rise, so will its standing worldwide, and as more countries join the war against radical Muslims, Israel will be more sought out.  The future for Israel remains bright!</p>
<p><i>Gideon Israel is a research analyst for Sohlberg Consulting and </i><i>the</i><i> author of a comprehensive policy paper on the </i><a href="http://data.statesmanship.org.il/site/2014/US%20aid%20to%20Israel%20new.pdf"><i>US aid to Israel</i></a><i>.  </i></p>
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		<title>Israel at Peace, Palestinians at War</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deconstructing the myth that "both sides" are at each other’s throat. ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cdn.frontpagemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/abbas.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-224781" alt="abbas" src="http://cdn.frontpagemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/abbas-450x260.jpg" width="315" height="182" /></a><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">The recent breakdown in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and its apparent implications distorts the day to day reality in Israel.  Furthermore, the comments made by John Kerry paint a bleak picture of a country on the verge of becoming a pariah in the international community, or at the least indicate that it would be fair for Israel to be treated that way. While many are predisposed regarding the prospects of the peace process and who is at fault for the most recent breakdown, for those seeking the truth, it is of utmost importance to understand the reality on the ground.  If we can move past the ambiguous phraseology and political rhetoric used by the United States and the international community concerning the “peace process” and lamenting its deterioration, we can begin to understand a less harsher reality, whose implications are far from the ominous remarks that John Kerry has made recently and in the past. </span></p>
<p>Since 1993, the Israelis and Palestinians have been involved in a “peace process,” which might imply that the sides are at each other’s throat and incessantly fighting. Furthermore, it would indicate that this “peace process” is the only way to bring an end to the incessant fighting and bloodshed.  However, nothing could be further from the truth.</p>
<p>The reality is that Israel, not only as a country, but as individual citizens, lives at peace with the Palestinians.  Hard to believe &#8211; but it’s true. Since 1947, when Israel accepted the U.N. Partition Plan, which gave them sovereignty over a crumb of land, Israel has continuously reached out to the Arabs for peace, only to be met with a just as continuous chant of no, no, no.</p>
<p>Palestinians, or any Arabs for that matter, are able to travel anywhere in Israel without feeling threatened.  From Judea and Samaria to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem to Eilat, Arabs don’t have to worry that someone will threaten them simply because they are an Arab.  They might raise suspicion, and hence be checked, but that is to merely determine that they have no terrorist intentions.  This is certainly understandable in a country where at anytime, ordinary civilians could be on the receiving end of a bus blowing up or a suicide bomber in restaurant.</p>
<p>Many Arabs know that Israelis are a very sympathetic and kind people.  It is not unusual to hear of stories where soldiers, or Israelis living in Judea and Samaria (AKA West Bank) <a href="http://www.timesofisrael.com/through-medicine-settlement-reaches-out-to-palestinian-neighbors/">help out</a> Arabs in need, whether it be a woman who needs to give birth, a sick person or any other situation where an Arab could not find the help they need from their local community.  Even at various checkpoints, Palestinians know that they can play on the sympathies of IDF soldiers in hoping to be let through.  When the Palestinian terrorism was at its height in the first decade of the 21<sup>st</sup> century, Palestinian ambulances had replaced local taxis for transportation through checkpoints since Israel would always permit ambulances to be allowed through checkpoints because of its sensitivity to the sick, even though most of the passengers in the ambulances were not sick ( I was a soldier there and saw this firsthand).</p>
<p>Palestinians with work permits are hired and work for various Israeli companies in pre-1967 Israel, and many other Palestinians work for Israeli companies at various industrial parks throughout Judea and Samaria (Barkan, Mishor Adumim).  It is well known that many Arabs and Palestinians work for the Supermarket chain <a href="http://www.yourmiddleeast.com/features/the-palestinians-who-work-in-settlements_6111">Rami Levi</a>.</p>
<p>Despite all of the rhetoric, there is no Israeli group, either on the political left or the political right who advocates violence against the Palestinians simply because they are Palestinians.  While some groups may propose harsh responses to Palestinian terrorism, initiating violence against the Palestinians is virtually unheard of in Israel.  While there have been some incidents of violence, the perpetrators are immediately condemned by all as radicals who have absolutely no political representation or social support for their acts.  Even those ‘radicals’ who propose removing Palestinians from Israel, openly proclaim that the only way to do so is by offering them economic incentives to live elsewhere.</p>
<p>Israel teaches tolerance in its schools, accommodates Arabs at government offices recognizing it as one of the languages of the country, has organizations that collect charity for poor Arabs, treats patients from Gaza, the Palestinian controlled territories in Judea and Samaria, and from a variety of other Arab countries in the Middle East at its hospital and medical clinics – specifically those in need of unique medical treatments that are not available in their home countries.</p>
<p>Israel’s media even gives the Palestinians a platform to present their anti-Israel views.  I recall a newscast during Operation Cast Lead where following an interview with Homeland Security Minister, Avi Dichter, who stated that Hamas was hiding militants in Shifa hospital, a Palestinian doctor was interviewed and claimed that Dichter’s comments were nonsense.</p>
<p>If a peace agreement were signed tomorrow, the Israeli people would not have to undergo any societal change, because we have been at peace with Palestinians and Arabs for many years now – we were merely waiting for them to let us know that they have truthfully given up their goal of destroying Israel and the Jewish people.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the same cannot be said regarding the Palestinian political leadership or the general populace.  No sane Israeli would travel to any of the Palestinian controlled cities.  Not only is it forbidden by Israeli law, but it is a possible death wish.  The reason Israel forbids its citizens to enter Palestinian controlled areas is that the IDF knows that there is good chance that an Israeli travelling in a West Bank city will most likely need to be rescued by an army operation.  Even travelling through certain Arab villages in pre-1967 Israel can be a dangerous undertaking for a non-Arab.</p>
<p>While some Palestinians might be ambivalent, or even friendly toward Israelis, lynching incidents, including the brutal lynch and disfiguring of two Israeli reserve soldiers by a <a href="http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-arrests-2-palestinian-men-in-connection-to-2000-ramallah-lynch-of-2-idf-reservists/">Palestinian mob</a> in Ramallah in October, 2000, indicates that the general populace is at least quietly supportive, if not openly supportive, of such acts.  The only counter argument to this would be to say that the Palestinians are afraid to speak against these acts for fear of retribution by the government or terrorist groups (this could include being accused of treason, placed in front of a firing squad and then being taken for a complimentary tour of the city tied to the back of a car), which is certainly a good reminder to Israelis (and the international community) as to the type of people sitting opposite them at the negotiating table.</p>
<p>Most Israelis would not knowingly ask Palestinians or Arabs for help, unless the situation is so extremely dire, and even then, would only be done hesitantly as a last resort.  Israelis whether in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Judea and Samaria, are always on guard if there is an Arab walking behind them or milling around in the area; not because they don’t like him, but because they have no idea if he may be a terrorist.  Israelis will not frequent parks at night where there is a significant Arab population that also frequents these parks for fear of a possible attack.</p>
<p>Israelis would never possibly consider going to an Arab medical center for fear of leaving dead &#8211; and not because of natural causes.</p>
<p>The Palestinian schools teach incitement against the Israelis in their <a href="https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Peace/patext1.html">textbooks</a>.  Their textbooks and maps do not even mention Israel’s existence.  Palestinian and Arab media continually incite violence against Israel &#8211; from political talk shows to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEcaI7zQG3E">children’s</a> programs all advocate jihad against Israel.  The incitement is so venomous and on such a large scale – yet ignored by the West and others in a fantasy world -  that there is a website called Palestinian Media Watch dedicated to monitoring it.</p>
<p>Israelis do not work for Palestinian companies because 1) they can’t travel to Palestinian controlled cities; 2) they wouldn’t be hired anyway; and 3) even if hired they would always be taking the risk of being killed on the job.  Furthermore, PA chairman Abu Mazen has repeatedly said that no Israelis will be allowed to live in a Palestinian state.</p>
<p>Palestinian leaders have not made any goodwill gestures to Israel or ever said anything positive about Israel itself, despite sending ill family members to hospitals in Israel for treatment.  Palestinian leaders continue to spread lies throughout the international community about Israel and Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians.</p>
<p>Direct negotiations between the Israeli and Palestinian leadership have temporarily ceased, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be peace or co-existence.  Israel and its citizens will continue to work to improve the lives of Palestinians living in Judea and Samaria, even though the official Palestinian Authority policy continues to be the total destruction of Israel.  The Palestinian Authority will continue beating the drums of war, violence, and delegitimizing Israel in the international community.  Their incessant media incitement will provoke terrorist attacks, and thus exact an Israeli military response, which undoubtedly will be widely condemned in the international community.</p>
<p>Inevitably, the Palestinians will return to the peace process and direct negotiations since it has been expedient for them, as sitting at the table keeps the western money faucet running.  When they do return, let us call the process by a name that will better reflect the reality on the ground and what is necessary for a real settlement: The process of Palestinian rehabilitation from hate and destructive behavior syndrome.</p>
<p><i>Gideon Israel is a research analyst for Sohlberg Consulting and the author of a comprehensive policy paper on the </i><a href="http://data.statesmanship.org.il/site/2014/US%20aid%20to%20Israel%20new.pdf"><i>US aid to Israel</i></a><i>.  In the past, he has worked on projects with former Israeli Government Minister, </i><a href="http://www.hayozma.org/rewr-true/language-en_us/Index.aspx"><i>Benny Elon</i></a><i>, on issues such as UNRWA, Palestinian refugees, and int’l law in Judea and Samaria (West Bank). </i></p>
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