Vikrant
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- Apr 20, 2013
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It sounds like an impressive turn out - unbelievable with 40 world leaders from around the world and
Well, that was not very nice of Pres. Hollande, especially considering that four jews were murdered by savage islamic beasts and he, Pres. Hollande, invited Abbas. To invite one but exclude the other, under these circumstances, would be just plain old stupid. Bibi did the right thing by appearing.
According to the article:
Absence sought as part of attempt to keep Israeli-Palestinian conflict out of European show of unity; After Netanyahu insisted on coming, French made it clear Abbas would be invited as well.
I think asking Netanyahu to not attend the March was a bit harsh towards Jewish people. You have to realize that Netanyahu represents Jewish folks whether he himself is likable or not.
Yes, sort of - he represents Israel. Saying he represents Jewish people is like saying France can not represent french Jews. It's kind of sticky in my opinion. Also, I understand not wanting someone there (both Abbas and Netanyahu) who might bring other issues into it and fracture what should be an attempt at unity against terrorism. I'm not saying it's right or wrong - but I understand the reasoning.
He does absolutely represent Jewish people. Israel has a policy of offering aid and asylum to any Jewish who is in need of it. We all know why that policy and more importantly Israel itself came into being. Yes, France can and does represent French Jews but Jews have been let down by Europeans before. This is where the role of Israel become important; Israel assures a Jewish person anywhere in the world that even if the whole world lets you down, Israel won't - at least not without a fight - never again.