Anti-Israelism among Europe's elites

Barry Rubin, head of the Global Research in International Affairs Center in Herzliya, Israel, comments on the relationship between Europe and Israel since the founding of the State of Israel 60 years ago. "The major problem is the intellectual and cultural elites. This is owing to the misguided 'humanitarian' notion that one should support dictatorships and totalitarian movements that claim to help people. In all European nations, particularly the UK, France, Norway, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands, the public image of Israel and the Jews has deteriorated. ... Particularly in the media and in academic circles, anti-Israeli views are being expressed and in some cases appear to have gained a monopoly status. ... Since this anti-Israeli stance goes hand in hand with anti-Americanism and above all hate of President George W. Bush, it could soften once his successor takes over in the White House next January. In theory many deficits remain in European-Israeli relations, but in practice these relations are one of the bright spots of Israel's 60th anniversary."

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