And if you feel that the actions of other countries are germane to the issue under discussion, I would love to hear your explanation

If Israel's supposed crimes are being discussed, it adds perspective to consider how much worse other countries are.

Also, I make the comparison to expose the hypocrisy and prejudice of those who single out Israel for attack when it is far from being the worst offender, if an offender at all, while ignoring the crimes of real and serious offenders even in the same region.
Like you and Jim do Don.

And, I have not lied and do not lie.