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Israel must keep those who seek to destroy it from breaching its borders.
May 7, 2018
Israel must keep those who seek to destroy it from breaching its borders.
As the Hamas-led protests at the fence separating Israel from the Gaza Strip become increasingly violent, the Jewish state finds itself in the familiar position of facing worldwide condemnation for minimal efforts to defend itself against its enemies. Yossi Klein Halevi, reflecting on today’s situation and its recent historical precedents, reflects on the dilemma Israel faces:
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