Even with Hamas rockets still targeting Israeli homes, Israel’s defense priorities are rapidly shifting from preventing tunnel and rocket attacks to preparing for lengthy legal battles in distant courtrooms. Palestinian leaders are threatening to sue Israel in the International Criminal Court and the UN Human Rights Council is moving ahead in its investigations into possible war crimes in Gaza.
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While Israel’s hard-earned military superiority over its many adversaries is unquestioned, Israel is concerned that its upcoming legal battles may be hopeless and that a guilty verdict has already been determined in the world’s eyes. However, the Jewish struggle for justice is not new. Israel’s current legal predicament is reminiscent of the events and lessons of the “Dreyfus Affair.”
Read more here: Israel’s Endless Trials
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