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In reply to the discussion: 'Enraged' Israel summons Swedish envoy over FM's remarks [View all]Little Tich
(6,171 posts)Source: Jerusalem Post
Danny Ayalon contributed an analysis to 'The Jerusalem Post' Hebrew-language sister publication 'Ma'ariv'.
The deceitful and contemptible remarks by Swedens foreign minister, Margot Wallstrom, were not made by her own volition. She received and still receives backing from the Swedish prime minister, and her words represent the thoughts and opinions of the people of Sweden.
Wallstrom is turning the victims into perpetrators. Instead of talking about the Palestinians who are committing stabbing attacks, she blames their victims. Her latest comment regarding Israels supposed excessive use of force is also a lie.
She singles Israel out while refusing to talk about the bloodletting in Afghanistan, Paris, and other places. She mentions nothing about terrorists who were killed by the security forces in those areas. Wallstrom is undermining the unity of the Western world, which is defending itself from threats. This is something that she shouldve understood.
Wallstroms specialty is exercising political and populist skills, and this is her intent here as well. Swedens demographics are changing. Malmo has become almost entirely a Muslim city. The foreign minister knows that the Muslim community in Sweden is a source of support for her.
Read more: http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politics-And-Diplomacy/Time-for-Israel-to-close-its-embassy-in-Sweden-former-deputy-FM-says-441646