“The original sin of Israel’s birth has scarred it for life and it remains incapable of finding an identity that would meet basic democratic norms.” Do you agree with this view? Critically comment. (200 Words)

Ans: Israel birth can be traced to the Zionist movement of early 20th century that aimed to create a separate homeland for the Jews based on a biblical promise of a “Promised Land”. Nazi’s persecution of Jews secured them global sympathy and with the backing of UK and USA, Israel was born.

The timing of Israel birth was indeed unfortunate and highlights the hippocratic attitude of western power. When the global consensus was of decolonisation, Palestine was colonised by the western powers to reward Jews with their promised land. The saga became more sinister with ethnic cleansing of Arabs from Israel, an event that is still going on. Even the UN, established to secure global peace and security, was grossly overlooked to create Israel. Israel too, left no stone unturned in making a mockery of UN. Green line was violated, permanent settlements are rapidly expanding, Gaza is always beleaguered and food supplies are blocked. Even the rise of terrorism can be traced to the creation of Israel.

Democracy has became a big joke. Even inside Israel voting rights of Arabs is curtailed. Israel not only rejects the rightful elected government of Palestine but works tirelessly to convince the world of non existence of Palestine. Its boundaries are ever increasing as is its atrocities on Arabs.

It is in the interest of both the Israel and the global peace and security that both Israel and its supporter introspect themselves. They should correct their hippocratic chanting of democracy. Or else the democratic identity that Israel claims, will remain liquid forever.