Israel’s Loss of a Moral Compass

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Two incidents in the past week shine a spotlight on Israel’s loss of a moral compass.

The incidents highlight the failure of Israel’s government, society, and institutions to enforce universally recognised moral, ethical, and professional norms and hold to account military and civilian professionals.

The incidents also suggest that stepped-up US and European pressure is needed to save Israel from itself as the Jewish state’s Western supporters conclude, albeit belatedly, that they no longer sing from the same music sheet as Israel.

Recent US and Western pressure related to humanitarian aid in Gaza and the funding of the internationally recognised, West Bank-based Palestine Authority could be the monkey wrench that sparks an Israeli wake-up call.