In a speech to the Community Security Trust two days ago, the Prime Minister delivered a passionate affirmation of his support for British Jews against the threat posed by radical Islam, and of the need for Israel’s safety to be protected from the current uncertainties now gripping the Arab world. True, there was still a reference to the need to continue the Middle East appeasement process and no sign that HMG is about to change its lamentable position on the ‘illegality’ of the Israeli homes across the green line. Nevertheless Cameron’s remarks about the Islamist threat to the Jews were commendably strong. Is he merely trying to repair the damage done by HMG’s position on Israel by using warmly sympathetic words which specifically identify Jewish victimisation? Is he trying to face two ways simultaneously? Or has someone in his immediate circle switched on a light bulb for him somewhere?
A change of direction?
I have previously noted on a number of occasions -- see here and here -- the acute hostility towards Israel being displayed by David Cameron’s administration. This week, however, there was a screeching of brakes and skid marks all over the road – and not just over Libya.
Friday, 4 March 2011
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