GUEST ~~ I in no way deny that it can indeed be a catch-all defence. I hold no brief for such an attitude. There are certain most justifiable criticisms of Israel to be made, and a great deal [far too much, indeed] in its conduct to deplore.

But this is in no way excludes the strong possibility that much of such criticism is principally a cover for antisemitism nevertheless ~~ a 'respectable' way in which such racist views may be disguised for acceptability. The Protocols cited nine posts back at 09.08 can be of much assistance in recognising this distinction.

~M~