MFA Newsletter
Summary of Editorials from the Hebrew Press
(Israel Government Press Office)
Two papers comment on the riots in Great Britain:
Ma'ariv suggests that if the British media showed scenes of Israeli
police using the tactics that the British police have, there would be an outcry
against Israel, regardless of the circumstances of the case. However, in
referring to the commander of the British police, the author reassures the
British public that "We will not file a claim against him at the international
court in the Hague, neither will an Israeli court issue an arrest warrant
against him." The paper addresses Britain's students: "The entire world has
seen how your government has used a very heavy hand against civilians. It is
not easy to see the nation that gave democratic principles and Western morality
to the world letting loose against other Britons. But don't worry, we promise
not to resort to collective punishment because of the actions of your
government. We will not prevent British lecturers from teaching in Tel Aviv and
we will not boycott Cadbury's chocolates at the Hebrew University cafeterias.
You are also welcome to study here, whatever the results of the recent wave of
violence that is sweeping your country. You will get a double lesson for the
same price: You will study with excellent Israeli lecturers and you will learn
something from your Israeli comrades about non-violent protest. You should try
it."
Yisrael Hayom recalls that upon taking power UK Prime Minister David
Cameron spoke out strongly against multi-culturalism and substantially raised
university tuition and contends that "The clash between England and the
minorities that arrived from throughout the empire upon which the sun never sets
was only a question of time. This week is that time." The author asserts that
Cameron and his coalition government are now being put to the test.
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