British envoy tells Israelis some un-diplomatic truths, and U.K. Jews should also listen in

I'm sure most of your readers are moved by Mr. Gould's predicament. Yet, even he must realize that Israel cannot conduct its policies - even those involving the Israel Palestine or Arab Israel conflict (so little to do with British interests) to humor the English. Israel has to balance the history of its relationship with the vast Arab countries that surround it and the attitude that those countries have toward Israel today, with the security risks they'll be taking by giving the West Bank to the Palestinians. Israel's earlier gifts of land for peace have seen little return for its investments. Does Gould think we should make these kind of decisions to please the British? Look to the harm you caused Jews in Palestine during your mandate there. Look to the Falklands Mr. Gould, before giving us your smug, unsought advice.

...tell you thyat you have a problem, then it's time to listen. There is no question that Gould is such a friend and to voice his concerns openly shows that Israel is rapidly losing international support. Of course, he is doing exactly what a friend should do - warn you against the perils of the current deadly course.

The image of Israel is some of the world's media is little more than a cartoon, bearing little relationship to the reality. Anyone who lives in Israel readily recognizes the blatant bias and falsehoods regularly foisted on unsuspecting readers in those countries.

Ambassador Gould, ten years from now Great Britain and parts of Europe will be facing its own crisis with a significant segment of the population demanding Sharia Law. By then, Britain and Europe might be closer in thought to Israel than diplomacy and current party line allows you to admit. It's a good thing Hashem is in charge, otherwise I'd be worried...