Dr. Richard Horton of the Lancet Visits Israel

The once respected British medical journal, the Lancet has come under fire recently because of a pattern of  biased reporting on the Middle East.

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Israel is fighting back, in her inimitable way.

The editor in chief of the Lancet , Richard Horton is now visiting Israel, and we are witnessing something close to miraculous.

On September 24, he tweeted "On Monday I go to Israel—to listen and to learn. And, quietly, to explain." 

On Monday I go to Israel—to listen and to learn. And, quietly, to explain.
— richard horton (@richardhorton1) September 25, 2014

I am reading his tweets with a sense of awe and with wonder.

While scepticism exists in some parts of the region, there is a compelling opportunity to use health as an instrument for peace/resolution.
— richard horton (@richardhorton1) September 29, 2014

Visiting Rambam Hospital, Dr. Horton is gradually  becoming aware of Israel's tolerance, diversity, and yes, her challenges.

Both inside the hospital

Thanks to Rambam Med Center for hosting very productive discussions. Here, David Zangen and successful partnerships. pic.twitter.com/6wG5cgpPdn
— richard horton (@richardhorton1) September 30, 2014

Here is their 39th graduating class. pic.twitter.com/HuXD1cExOM
— richard horton (@richardhorton1) September 30, 2014

and outside the hospital.

The quite incredible Baha'i shrine. pic.twitter.com/ihlukY8LXq
— richard horton (@richardhorton1) October 1, 2014

The El-Jazzar Mosque in Acre - the location for remarkable collaboration between Arabs and Israelis. pic.twitter.com/tG40jEs3zF
— richard horton (@richardhorton1) October 1, 2014

What can be achieved - the Rabbi and Imam of Acre in partnership and harmony. pic.twitter.com/3FhSMlmJKd
— richard horton (@richardhorton1) October 1, 2014

This, best beloved, is why the haters fear "normalcy". This is why the haters want to isolate Israel. This is why they don't want you to see the real Israel- they know their fragile lies will collapse like a house of cards.

I am watching Dr. Richard Horton finally understanding what so many of us have been saying all along.

I find myself looking forward to the end of this story.