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In Europe, Calls For Sanctions Against Israel
December 10, 2010 · Mustapha Hamoui
BBC:
A group of 26 ex-EU leaders has urged the union to impose sanctions on Israel for continuing to build settlements on occupied Palestinian territory. […] In a letter sent on Monday, they said Israel “like any other state” should be made to feel “the consequences” and pay a price for breaking international law.
Needless to say, the ex-leaders were immediately brushed off by the present leaders. Which begs the question: Why are those in the power uncapable of bringing Israel to account? Must they wait till they become completely powerless (a.k.a ex-leaders) before seeing the errors of their ways?