You're being downmodded, but it is a fairly documented point[1] and a very valid one in "Middle Eastern studies" academic circles[2]. [1] quick googling turned

You're being downmodded, but it is a fairly documented point[1] and a very valid one in "Middle Eastern studies" academic circles[2]. [1] quick googling turned for example http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/04/01/full-comment-forum-israeli-scapegoat-fails-arab-autocrats/ http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/04/01/full-comment-... [2] due to time constraints I can't find recitations now, so take it at face value. Sorry. EDIT: eh, life just gave a brilliant new example: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/michaelweiss/100092061/breaking-syrian-state-documents-show-assad-orchestrated-nakba-day-raids-on-golan-heights/ http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/michaelweiss/100092061/bre...