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By Micah Halpern
Friday February 5 , 2021 The Palestinians have always felt secure about imploring the international community to plead their case and to defend them. Their use of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague is a perfect example. The International community - and especially the ICC, is a reflection of the thinking and the tone of power as it is set on the international scene. For 4 years under the Trump presidency, the Palestinians and their cause were sidelined. And for the past year even their fellow Arabs relegated Palestinian issues to the margins. Things changed once Joe Biden took office. And now the Palestinians are making certain not to miss this opportunity. Not waiting for the result of Israeli elections scheduled for March 23rd, the Palestinians have mounted a diplomatic full court press in Europe. They are also pursuing Israel by way of the ICC. And the ICC has ruled that they now have jurisdiction over the Palestinian territories. Israel needs to clearly show where they stand - especially on the issue of Palestinian statehood. For years Israel embraced ambiguity. It was safe. But because of the changes in the White House, real decisions are going to be forced upon the region. In order to properly respond, Israel must know its options and plan adequately and appropriately. This is not just important, it is crucially important. Read my latest book THUGS. It's easy. Just click. To reprint my essays contact sales (at) www.featurewell.com 7 February 2021 06:46 PM in Thoughts
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