Though the United States participated, Israeli officials were furious when the U.S. announced it would boycott the opening ceremony.
Dr. Sacks was one of the greatest, if not the greatest, neurologists.
By JoeSettler
The Arabs didn't miss an opportunity for peace. Their goal has always been something else entirely.
Studies show that large numbers of Europeans hold a demonic view of Israel.
It was the late Abba Eban who famously said that "the Arabs never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity." In his time that was for the most part true, and it arguably worked for Israel's benefit, particularly when Israel found itself in a tight diplomatic squeeze.