Middle East Policy Writer

David May

3 articles 2018

David May is a writer and analyst who contributed to The Weekly Standard in 2018, focusing on international affairs related to Israel, Palestinian politics, and South Africa's foreign policy. His articles examined issues of anti-Israel sentiment in international sports and diplomacy.

Palestinian Sports Intimidation Should Be Punished

July 11, 2018 · culture, Web Only, Sports

Protesters waved Lionel Messi shirts stained with fake blood outside Argentina’s training facility in Spain recently. Fans were urged to burn pictures and jerseys of the Argentinian phenom. These were not soccer hooligans. Nor was it theatrics from Iceland, Nigeria or Croatia, the countries that…

Palestinian Sports Intimidation Should Be Punished

July 11, 2018 · culture, Web Only, Sports

Protesters waved Lionel Messi shirts stained with fake blood outside Argentina’s training facility in Spain recently. Fans were urged to burn pictures and jerseys of the Argentinian phenom. These were not soccer hooligans. Nor was it theatrics from Iceland, Nigeria or Croatia, the countries that…

South Africa Adds to Its Long Record of Israel-Bashing

May 29, 2018 · Politics, South Africa, Israel

South Africa recalled its ambassador to Israel two weeks ago to condemn the “violent aggression carried out by Israeli armed forces along the Gaza border.” Hamas, however, soon admitted that 50 of the 62 Palestinians killed were members of the organization, upending South Africa’s premature claim…