"The social protest sweeping through Israel and the riots ravaging the UK are a world apart, British Ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould said in an interview with Ynet Thursday. Nevertheless, he urged Israeli tourists to visit his homeland, both now and during next summer's Olympics.
The events of the past few days show Britain at its worst, and its best, Gould said. The envoy said he was "saddened and ashamed" by the violence, but also proud of Brits who have voiced support for the police and the rule of law, and who have volunteered to clean up the mess left by the rioters. While what has happened is terrible, "I have no doubt that things will return to normal soon," he said.
Comparing the protests taking place in Israel and those in the UK, Gould said that while the social movement in the Jewish state is reasonable and peaceful, the opposite is true in London. According to Gould, those who have come out on the streets of the British capital aren't politically motivated.
They don't want change," the ambassador charged. "They want to steal DVDs."
While avoiding his personal opinions on the issues at hand, Gould said that he has much admiration for the protesters on Tel Aviv's Rothschild Boulevard, whom he praised for having chosen to express their opinions in a legitimate manner."
Holy Crap. Even when discussing domestic riots, Western pols never miss a chance to suck up to Israel