No, Israel Isn’t on the Brink of Fascism
The dangers of rhetorical hysteria.
January 26, 2018
The case of Hanin Ghaddar.
Last week, a Lebanese military tribunal sentenced a journalist named Hanin Ghaddar—currently a fellow at a U.S. think tank—to six months in prison for the crime of “defaming the army.” The trial was held in absentia and closed to the public. Although a Lebanese national, Ghaddar (along with her son) is now effectively unable to return to Lebanon to see her family. Elliott Abrams explains why this case should be a cause of concern for the U.S.:
The dangers of rhetorical hysteria.
The case of Hanin Ghaddar.
“Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valor.”
Freedom of speech vs. the opinion of the majority.
Even if King Solomon had to import foreign workers.
Last week, a Lebanese military tribunal sentenced a journalist named Hanin Ghaddar—currently a fellow at a U.S. think tank—to six months in prison for the crime of “defaming the army.” The trial was held in absentia and closed to the public. Although a Lebanese national, Ghaddar (along with her son) is now effectively unable to return to Lebanon to see her family. Elliott Abrams explains why this case should be a cause of concern for the U.S.:
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