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Israel's defense minister offers Palestinians big stick, tiny carrots

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman's "carrot-and-stick" plan promises Palestinians big punishments alongside negligible benefits, very much like the policies of the European colonial powers in Africa.

Israel defense minister, Avigdor Lieberman (C) during a special Cabinet meeting to mark Jerusalem Day in Ein Lavan spring located in the  outskirts of Jerusalem ,02 June 2016. REUTERS/Abir Sultan/Pool - RTX2FADS
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman (C) during a special Cabinet meeting to mark Jerusalem Day at Ein Lavan spring, outside Jerusalem, June 2, 2016. — REUTERS/Abir Sultan/Pool

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