Over Aqaba’s development:
Beside the palm trees at the entrance to the Jordanian city of Aqaba lays a system of purple pipes, purifying sewage water for use in the city’s public parks.
It is a project funded by the European Union as part of the bloc’s aid to developing countries. Israel, with its advanced economy, does not receive such funds. But during a visit to neighboring Eilat last month, it was not clear which city was part of a developed country and which was part of a developing country.
Now although Israel may not receive much from the EU for development, I know the US is a pretty heavy supporter, so I don’t think the sympathy argument will go very far.
I will still choose Taba Heights, Egypt, over either of them.
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