Last week, I was in Tel Aviv, to receive an honorary doctorate. The official party entered to the strains of Elgar’s pomp and circumstance march. ‘May I sing?’ I whispered to the university head. Alas, his look forbade it!
The degree was for ‘statesmanship in promoting freedom, democracy and human rights… compassionate support for the indigenous community… and unwavering support for the state of Israel’.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Get 10 issues
for $10
Subscribe to The Spectator Australia today for the next 10 magazine issues, plus full online access, for just $10.
- Delivery of the weekly magazine
- Unlimited access to spectator.com.au and app
- Spectator podcasts and newsletters
- Full access to spectator.co.uk
Or
Unlock this article
You might disagree with half of it, but you’ll enjoy reading all of it. Try your first month for free, then just $2 a week for the remainder of your first year.
Comments
Don't miss out
Join the conversation with other Spectator Australia readers. Subscribe to leave a comment.
SUBSCRIBEAlready a subscriber? Log in