From a reader: ‘Australian writer Greg Maybury in this penetrating essay offers an eye-opening account of the myths woven around Israel and shows the reality of this entity. The narrative is well-suited to the needs of writers, political activists and defenders of human and national rights of the people of Palestine.’ — x Nasir Khan, FB.
Preamble: As is so often the case, one can’t escape the sense of déjà vu attending conversations about any and all things Israel. Such debate is invariably attended by musings on its kinship with its chief benefactor—and midwife—the United States. The events in the Middle East this year once again bring this into sharp relief, with most of America’s political and media classes responding in familiar lock-step to avoid any reproof of Tel Aviv’s actions.
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