Hugo Rifkind, writing in the London Times, "Settlements are a step too far for many British Jews" on September 8, insists:

Thereby demonstrating a lack of knowledge of history, topography and strategic depth as well as disregarding 3000 years of Jewish existence, religious and cultural fundamentals to favor a collective that has proven it will not fulfill any peace agreement, will not accept Jewish national identity nor has it, since 1993, reduced terror and violence, introduced peace and coexistence educational programs into their schools, halted incitement or stopped the 'pay-for-slay' financial support for terrorists.

Moreover, his dismissal tone of minimizing the matter of Judea and Samaria and expressing disdain, is contemptible