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Tuesday, January 6, 2009 12:00 AM

The Israel rules

America's support of the Gaza attack proves once again that our mythical image of Israel has blinded us to its faults -- a myopia with devastating consequences for both countries.

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  • Tuesday, January 6, 2009 02:12 PM

    Jonathan in Tel Aviv, I'm sure the weather is lovely in Tallahassee but perhaps you could name

    the European countries that are "supporting" Israel? That Australian, Mark Regev, spokesman for the Israeli Prime Minister, is looking a bit ragged around the edges when being questioned by European journalists; of course, Regev isn't in Gaza and the international media has been BANNED from entry. Next thing, Jonathan in Tel-Tal-whatever, you'll be telling people that Australia is supporting Israel's onslaught. No, darlin' boy, this is an Israeli/American adventure.

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