Israel of 2009 is a spoiled country, arrogant and condescending, convinced that it deserves everything and that it has the power to make a fool of America and the world.
The United States has engendered this situation, which endangers the entire Mideast and Israel itself. That is why there needs to be a turning point in the coming year — Washington needs to finally say no to Israel and the occupation. An unambiguous, presidential no.Gideon Levy in Ha’aretz, Nov 1
