Once again, Israel demonstrate their contempt for diplomacy, even when it involves those that gave them unconditional support and devotion.
Israel has refused to authorise a meeting between Tony Blair and a senior human rights activist from Gaza, effectively snubbing the former prime minister in his new role as international envoy to the Palestinians.
Israel’s prime minister Ehud Olmert had promised publicly that his government would provide “all necessary assistance” to the Blair mission.
But the refusal indicates a lower level of co-operation from Israel as Mr Blair spearheads international efforts to develop Palestinian statehood.
Bear in mind that Blair’s new position was created by Bush, thus this snub is aimed at both leaders.