The Inevitable Spiral Toward War Between Israel and Gaza . . . The Inevitable Spiral Toward War Between Israel and Gaza . ... Israel views the attacks along the Gaza border and on Beersheba with the utmost severity. ..…

Cotler was no doubt angered by Chavez’s criticism of Israel. In 2009 Venezuela broke off relations with Israel over its assault on Gaza that left 1,400 Palestinians dead. Beyond Israel, Cotler has made a career out of firing rhetorical bombs at the US and Canada’s..…