The Paradox of Jews Living in Peace in Iran
Roger Cohen, The New York Times | February 23, 2009
There are many paradoxes that characterize Iran, and here comes another one. ++ The Iranian-Jewish community lives in peace in Iran and Iranian tolerance towards the community reveals a lot about “its sophistication and culture.” ++ The community keeps in touch with its Jewish roots but at the same time criticizes Israeli atrocities -- such as Gaza -- and complains about the existence of double standards and biased pro-Israeli policies. ++ All this should be taken into consideration when the West is seeking to design a Middle-East peace plan.
