Israel Matzav: Sullivan calls Israel an apartheid state

Sullivan calls Israel an apartheid state

Just add this to the list of offensive statements by Andrew Sullivan.

I cannot read Netanyahu's mind. But I can observe Israel's actions. They intend to occupy and colonize the entire West Bank for ever. They may allow some parceled enclaves for Palestinians, but they will maintain a big military presence on the Eastern border of West Bank, and they will sustain this with raw military power and force. I certainly cannot see any other rationale for their actions these past few years that makes any sense at all. Many Israeli politicians now use the term "apartheid" for this future.

An intent to remain in Judea and Samaria 'forever' including on the 'Eastern border of the West Bank' does not constitute apartheid. It constitutes self-defense. That's what the US Army said right after the Six Day War. Of course, some people would like to forget that now.

Israel Matzav: Sullivan calls Israel an apartheid state