And herein lies, as well, the emblematic importance of Morris's case. For his is the dilemma of the Israeli Left in general and the "peace" movement in particular: shocked by the intifada into a recognition of the country's true situation, but not yet prepared to embrace wholeheartedly the justice of the country's cause. To this dangerous condition of moral paralysis, the lies and distortions of the new historians have made a significant contribution over the years, and none more significant than that made by Benny Morris. The damage they have done lingers on.