Israel Mistakes Mount!  Many who read this blog believe the
state of Israel is conducting a rational foreign policy. I
believe in a Realist approach for foreign policy which does not
allow ideology and emotions to prevent a nation from defending
its national interests. What are the national interests of the
state of Israel?  1. Israel inhabits a geographical area in
which the few million Jews in this nation are subject to
possible conflict with the other 95% of humans in the region.
Thus, peace and close economic, political and social relations
with other countries in the region should be the HIGHEST
PRIORITY for any Israel leader.  2.  Israel must work to
maintain its close ties with any Muslim nation. As late as 2009,
Israel and Turkish military leaders cooperated. Today, this
cooperation has ended. Why? Israel refuses to “apologize” for
its actions towards the Gaza flotilla. A Realist would
immediately apologize. Pride does not prevent war and conflict.
3. The government of Benjamin Netanyahu within three