Why Israel chose to aid an ailing enemy
Israel supporters struggle to understand why Jerusalem decided to offer medical treatment to a lifelong hater of the Jewish state. Op-ed.
Jonathan S. Tobin , 20/10/20 09:24
(JNS) - It’s the kind of story that drives a lot of friends of Israel nuts. One of its chief opponents, Palestinian Liberation Organization senior leader Saeb Erekat recently fell ill with COVID-19. Faced with the decision as to where to be treated, it was only natural that instead of going to a Palestinian hospital or even one in neighboring Jordan, he chose to go to Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem.
