David Cameron declares himself a Zionist and slams supporters of academic boycott of the Israeli occupation government 

Wednesday June 13, 2007 10:54 by John Smith - IMEMC & agencies

David Cameron, leader of the UK Conservative party, has labelled himself a “Zionist” and criticized those who support and seek to implement the proposed academic boycott of the Israeli occupation government.

Speaking at the annual event for the Conservative Friends of Israel association, Cameron argued that the boycott was unnecessary and incorrect; suggesting that criticism of Israel is often based upon an asserted underlying anti-Semitism (the usual label assigned to those who criticize the brutal Israeli occupation of Palestine).

“If by Zionist you mean that the Jews have the right to a homeland in Israel and the right to a country then I am a Zionist.” (He failed to notice that this is on the expense of the Palestinian people).

The Tory leader also justified the continued construction of the illegal Israeli wall, although he did express limited concern that the structure might scuttle the reality of any future two-state solution.

Cameron, a relative newcomer to British politics, served as special advisor to Norman Lamont during the latter’s tenure as the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, a tenure coinciding with the so-called “Black Wednesday” in which the UK witnessed trading losses of over £800 million, costing the Treasury approximately £3.4 billion and causing a devaluation in the British Pound for many years to come.

Cameron has admitted to using Cannabis and Cocaine prior to his election to the British House of Commons in 2001.

British Tory leader David Cameron says "I am a Zionist" 

Date: 13 / 06 / 2007 Time: 11:17

Bethlehem – Ma'an – 

British conservative leader and candidate for next Prime Minister, David Cameron, has announced that he is a Zionist. His announcement was made during a luncheon for Conservative Friends of Israel on Tuesday.

At the same time Cameron slammed the decision of the British University and College Union (UCU) to consider an academic boycott of Israel. Cameron said the campaign was completely uncalled for and alluded to such criticism of the Israeli occupation government as teetering on anti-Semitism.

Cameron also stated that the construction of the Land-Grab, Apartheid Wall through the Palestinian West Bank is justified.

British website for coverage of the Tory party, Conservative Home, reported that Cameron "described Israel as a force for good, a standard bearer of democracy in the Middle East and on the frontline on the war against terrorism."

The Conservative leader conveyed “Israel as a force for good in the wider world….Conservatives share many of the same values and outlook as Israel. Quite naturally therefore we should work closely together”.

With regards to the Palestinians, Cameron said the Palestinian leadership should “live up to its responsibility to end the corruption, violence, prejudice and terrorism which has blighted their people’s prospects”.

He continued, “We also need to bring pressure to bear, together with the international community, on Palestine that with a new state goes responsibility to maintain order and take whatever measures are necessary to stop unacceptable attacks on the neighbouring Israeli state”.

Cameron's declarations of solidarity with the state of Israel were made a few months after his main rival in the race for the premiership, Gordon Brown, of the Labour party, announced his support for Israel. Brown's declarations of allegiance to Israel were made during a meeting of Labour Friends of Israel, in April.

Gordon Brown pledged that Britain will never bargain its friendship with Israel, regardless of any political benefits, which will not parallel what he described as "ethics and principles".

Comment:

Just like rival US politicians, British politicians compete on who is more submissive to the Israeli occupation government, who may be a better servant of the Israeli interests. Nobody talks about real US or UK interests. 

 

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