The political echelon has single-handedly legitimized the narrative that Israel is a pariah state

Tamir Mor argues that the Saudi refusal to allow an Israeli rescue plane to land is not merely symbolic, but strengthens the international delegitimization of Israel. Mor criticizes the Israeli political echelon for allowing Saudi Arabia to receive security assistance behind the scenes while publicly disassociating from Israel, thereby legitimizing the narrative that Israel is a pariah state. He calls for an end to this conduct.

Tamir Mor, the political correspondent and commentator for Channel 14, argues in an opinion piece that the Saudi refusal to allow an Israeli rescue plane to land is not merely symbolic. According to him, there are elements within the Israeli political echelon who believe that as long as security and political dividends are received behind the scenes, it is possible to forgo outward appearances and overlook Saudi hypocrisy, as they seek Israeli military aid against the Houthis. Mor claims that this conduct paves the way for global public opinion to delegitimize Israel, for boycott movements like BDS, and even for denying its very existence. He calls for incorporating the long-term strategic consideration: Israel is not a pariah state, Jews are not impure, and this narrative must not be enabled. Those who seek help in the shadows must be willing to walk hand in hand in the light of day.