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Why Israel doesn’t care what the world thinks

Why Israel doesn’t care what the world thinks

The international community thinks Israel is fighting a war of choice. Israel doesn’t see it that way, says US writer and author Bret Stephens.

Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writer
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In 2021 an Israeli actor and television producer, Noa Tishby, shocked by American views of her home country, wrote Israel – A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Nation on Earth.

Post October 7, the gap is wider than ever, judging by the views of American author and journalist Bret Stephens on the war in Gaza.

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Emma Connors
Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writerEmma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective, Review and op-ed, and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au

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