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Which one?Noam Chomsky? When, where? Is he still alive? EB

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Forty years ago, Israel was one of the most admired countries in the world. Now it is most disliked. Forty years ago it was pretty clear, as I wrote at the time (and I was far from alone), that those who call themselves "supporters of Israel" are in fact supporters of its moral degeneration, international isolation, constant conflict and security problems, and maybe worse. So it has occurred. Israel even now has an official whose task is to deal with international isolation.

Israelis like to attribute all this to anti-Semitism, which hasn't changed in the past 40 years. Or to appeal to "we have no negotiating partner," which won't wash. The problem is not Netanyahu. The policies and problems are much deeper. The crucial question is how long and how far will Israel proceed on the course to self-destruction.

Wow! Long live Chomsky.

Not exactly an unconditional supporter of IL. But an intellectual giant of worldly significance.

A lot of truth in this criticism of IL by him. (Although I reject many of his other observations).

I can be at your place around 6pm on Sunday. Earlier we're in the theatre. PI confirm if that's ok. Best EB

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yes , hes 87 and funny, what is a response ? 2. will you be availbale in ny sunday? afternoon?