Morelia, Michoacán (MiMorelia.com) .- In a fact that has caused a stir in international politics, the renowned columnist Thomas L. Friedman of the New York Times “Historically considered Pro-Israel,” he published an article with a forceful headline: “This Israeli government is NOT our ally” (“This Israeli government is not our ally”). The statement has generated global impact to come from one of the most influential media in the world and a journalist who has been one of the best known voices on themes of the Middle East for decades.
But Why is this pronouncement so important and what does it imply for international relations?
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-Who is Thomas L. Friedman and why does it matter what he says?
Thomas L. Friedman is a columnist winning the Pulitzer Award, known for its international policy analysis, especially about Israel, Palestine and the Middle East. For years, Friedman has been perceived as a defender of Israel’s right to exist and prosper, although he has also criticized specific decisions of his governments. That he – proudly he – has such a frontal criticism of the current Israeli government, headed by Benjamin Netanyahu, is an alarm sign that goes beyond journalism: it is a reflection that even historical allies are reconsidering their support.
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