The RP interviewed by Israeli publications

While traveling through the Jewish State, The RP was interviewed about his new book, The Liberal Case for Israel by The Times of Israel.  Here’s a clip:

Q: Your book debunks “eight crazy lies” about the Jewish State. Are they actually lies, or possibly misunderstandings?

A: There are many misunderstanding, but I identify untruths that really do rise to the level of crazy lies. This includes the libel that Israel is an Apartheid state and the ridiculous notion that Israel promotes gay tourism as a way to “pinkwash” its faults.

Q: One of the lies you debunk in the book is the use of the word “apartheid” when referring to Israel. In brief, what is your argument against this lie?

A: Arab citizens of Israel have all of the same rights and responsibilities as their Jewish neighbors (with one exception — military conscription which is now being debated.) This thoroughly refutes the notion that there is apartheid. Even in the disputed territories, Palestinian engage in self-government — a completely opposite approach of the former apartheid regime in South Africa.

Click here for the full article, and click here to purchase The Liberal Case for Israel.

The RP was also interviewed by Israel’s Titan Poker Blog for his exploits in Las Vegas a few weeks ago.  Click here to read the entertaining interview.