He’s often called the conscience of Israel. To tell the truth there are very few others who have the strength of conviction and courage to criticise their country even when it’s at war. I’m referring to the international award winning Haaretz columnist and author Gideon Levy. I got to know him when I telephoned to ask for an interview. He readily agreed. On that very first occasion he described Israel as a racist and apartheid country. I never thought I would hear any Israeli speak so brutally honestly. Mr Levy, as I call him, is a searing critic of the...