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[quote=Anonymous]The briefing in this week's Economist on how Israel is sowing the seeds of its own dissolution is mandatory reading for anyone who is thinking about the long game here.

Some key points:  the US remains pro-Israel in terms of public opinion, but there is a pronounced difference in opinion depending on your age.  If you're under 50, and especially if you're under 30, you're more likely to believe that Israel's conduct in the current conflict is unjustified than justified.   Israel can probably treat the US as its rich daddy for another administration or two, because the Republicans will cater to the religious right that believes a Jewish state is critical to the Second Coming, and Hillary Clinton has a classic "Baby Boomer" take on Israel (she's probably still wishing she spent a summer off from Wellesley on a kibbutz getting a nice tan).   But, after that, attitudes will change very quickly, and the US will align itself with other countries that are already boycotting Israel.

Second, despite the deep Jewish interest in social justice, Israel today is increasingly shaped by secular, far-right immigrants who admire Putin-like leaders who will stroke fears and encourage paranoia, more than those who would seek agreement and compromise with Palestinians.  So, as bad as things are now, they could get far worse in terms of Israel's behavior.

Not a pretty picture if you're an Israeli who wants a decent future for everyone in the region. [/quote]

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