"In what way would such an action have helped to protect the British mainland? "
It wouldn't - my point exactly
Occupation of The Golan Heights has SFA to do with security and more than the murderous incursions into Gaza has
It has to do with the creation of a monotheistic area free of Muslims
It is recognised internationally as an illegal occupation, which iws what is is
Israel has now taken steps to control their own media - that's how right wing their regime has become
Jim Carroll