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Open your eyes, smell the anti-Semitism
Joel Rubinfeld
Published: 18.09.06, 11:55
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1. This is a joke
Adonis ,   Lebanon   (09.18.06)
This is a Joke no! Hamas are the Semitic and they are anti-zionist as the lebanese resistance of hizbollah. We are the son of this land not like you bunch of immigrant russian, europian and african.
2. Anti-semetism
Paul ,   Concord,USA   (09.18.06)
Mr. Rubenfeld, Don't parse words! Arabs are also semites. While your dialogue and points are well taken, the problem is not "anti-semitism"! It is Jew hatred! Plain, pure, and complicated! Because the Almighty has seen to His Word, and Israel was ressurected from history, its very existence threatens Islam, because against all odds it LIVES, in defiance of muslims and allah. You can't give soft names to hard problems. "anti" anything is too gray! Hatred can be dealt with.
3. Why don't you lead by example?
Marhaba ,   Beirut Lebanon   (09.18.06)
You say Nasrallah apologized for 2 arab boys killed by his katiushas but not for the 2 israeli boys also killed. This to conclude he's antisemite like the Nazis. I agree, he should have apologized. But you should be the last to criticize him, as your record is no better. Why do you not allow the millions of palestinians back, i.e. those kicked ou in 48 and 67? I tell you why: Because they are simply not JEWS. You are the one forcing the distinction between Jews and non Jews.
4. Anti semitism - redefined ??
Muslim ,   India   (09.18.06)
As usual, Joel redefines anti-semites as "people who jews hate as opposed to people who hate jews". Muslims in general are not anti-jew, they are anti-zionism.
5. influence
izaak ,   australia   (09.18.06)
we know that ghengis khan hitlers hero overtook islam and caused a mutation to extremist ideologies. at the rejection of the 1947 plan to share palestine between jew and arab the head of the arab league predicted a ghengis khan massacre of the jews by the arab people. this is why the jewish scientists assisted the development of nuclear defense.
6. To Adonis in Lebanon
fed up Israeli   (09.18.06)
I see you like Hizballah. It's pretty funny, because they don't like you. They just use you to store their weapons and to hide behind your houses. Look what honor and glory they brought you. All those smashed buildings and a one month vacation in Syria. They seem like great friends.
7. HOW CAN SEMITES BE ANTI SEMITIC?
andrew ,   miami,fl   (09.18.06)
8. Shepards and Sheep
Moe Chile ,   London,Canada   (09.18.06)
Perhaps the general focus and outlook of the majority of journalists in Europa and the west who seemingly follow the shepard into the field, need to blaze a new trail that leads to greener pastures and fresher water. But unfortunately, being sheep, they tend to not think for themselves,but only hear what their master(s) tells them to think. Of course this is my own subjective opinion and I do not expect the vast majority of journalists or writers to follow along... I can hear the piper piping but I do not care because I am being sated right here where I am.
9. Adonis- Clever. Tell me HOW MANY IsraelJews from ArabCountri
Alan ,   SA   (09.18.06)
10. Of course anti-Semitic and not just anti-Israel; nothing new
Nowhere Man ,   Metropolis, Zion   (09.18.06)
We need Europe to admit that ? :-) Gimme a break :-) Europe doesn't care. Other countries will react only if their proper interests are threated; which is the case by al-Qaeda and Iran, but sure not by Hizb'allah and Hamas. Through the neo-conservative doctrine of 'War Against Terrorism', we tend to put all threats in the same category, whether it's Hamas, Hizb'allah, al-Qaeda, or Iran. I think this is a mistake; it reduces our capacity of nuanciation and therefore refrains us from dealing with our different threats with differenciated means.
11. To #1
Alex ,   Canada   (09.18.06)
Maybe you are not aware that 800 thousand Jews natives of Arab countries were expelled in 20th century -- they came to Israel, US, Canada, France. Also, dear Adonis, what about tens of millions of Arab immigrants to Europe and America -- should they be expelled from there as you demand a couple of million russian, europian and african immigrants here to be expelled from here. If you continue to support Hezbollah "resistance" (to nothing since 2000 when Israel left), you will end up returning to the middle ages like in Iran and Syria.
12. 1 - so europe, america, africa should kick out all muslims
mike ,   israel (formerly usa   (09.18.06)
muslims are not, as you say, sons of those lands. why should any muslim, especially because they do not accept/want to change (take over) the current culture, government, and religion of their host countries? the terror has only just begun in those places. you are allowed in because of the goodness of the governments, yet you muslims work toward bringing it down so you can rule. hypocrites! how would you like it if everyone treated you muslims the way you treat jews in israel? it would be some of that "justice" you are always screaming about.
13. Proud Christian
peter ,   Lebanese Christian   (09.18.06)
Ynet, do u dare to put my message? I am a proud Lebanese Maronite Christian, Jews crussified Jesus, so i am against Jews. This makes me anti semetic? if yes in your opinion, so i dont have a problem. Jesus is my love
14. Typically Israeli song
Noora /Bahrain ,   Bahrain   (09.18.06)
anti-Semitic.....lala... anti-Semitic anti-Semitic ..lalal...anti-Semitic ..lalal....anti-Semitic anti-Semitic..lalal .... anti-Semitic .... pls try to change it to a new modern word that suites the millenium....this word is archaic
15. For #13, Proud Christian
Brant ,   Hilton Head USA   (09.18.06)
How stupid can you be?? Jesus was born, lived and died a Jew. In the terms of Christian belief He HAD to die in order to absolve the rest of us of our sins. While the Jews of the time did not like his anti-establishment positions, it was the Roman occupiers of Israel who beat, taunted, scourged and crucified Him. That crucifiction is the necessary basis of Christianity and the promise of redemption, so ,you can't be a Christian and beleive what you wrote. More like a Jew-hating fool, I think.
16. "Anti-Semitism" invented by Anti-Semite
Kyle ,   Southpark, CO, USA   (09.18.06)
The word "Anti-Semitism" was invented in the 1870's by a Jew hater, Wilhelm Marr, in order to give a "scientific veneer" to what vulgar "Judenhass" (Jew Hate) An "Anti-Semite" does not and never did mean someone who hates Semites--only one who hates Jews.
17. To all Zionist
adonis ,   Lebanon   (09.18.06)
First, I correct a mistake: the majority of the Zionist is not Semitic and the Semitic in the zionist regime are arab jews. Second, the jews were living in peace in arab countries until you colonized Palestine and you massacred the Arabian inhabitant. Most of the jews that left the arabic country choose to go to the zionist regime because you give them money! Third, the Moslems when they came to the mid-east they were integrated and with the HELP of Christian and jews they made a bright job in translation and science as well as with the persian and all that were integrated in the multicultural islamic world that you speak about. Let us see the Zionist integration: kill all the non-zionist! Since you don't know, many Muslims now are well integrated in western world and are welcome their. Just a minority of Muslims is making the terrorist acts and we will fight them as we fight your terrorism. By the way, ben-laden is fighting by the money given to him by CIA in the 80th. Fourth, Hizbollah is the proud of all Lebanese. They are the fighters that make your IOF soldiers cry and run. They are the fighters that stop your cowards in maroun el rass for 33 days. Maroun el rass is very small town that I did not know before the war. Just to show you what your IOF is about. And if your IOF were not cowards, we would not have the civilian victims. And about infrastructure we will rebuild it as always after your attacks. Fifth, in 2000 the zionist were retreated under the attack of Hizbollah and not by their choice. Read the history, stop your hypocrisy and start to think in a peaceful way and you will see the peace. But until then Lebanon will always be the biggest problem of the Zionist regime and the one who will destroy it (before you say that we wont to burn jews, I tell you all jews are welcome in a muti-confessional, multicultural Palestine or Israel).
18. Hezbolah is anti semitic to india
John ,   Pa usa   (09.18.06)
Nasrallah has said he wants all the jews to move to israel so he can kill them all there. When an american jew was killed riding a bike a hezzbolah official said good another zionist pig is dead. In southern lebanon and the bekaa they have museums glofirying the holocuast and glorifying the death of jews to the present. Hezbollah named a missile khabir to refer to jews. Hezzbolah said they would target jewish malls to go after the rich jews. Reporters that have been with hezzbolah say how shocked they are with the anti semitsm. The rhetoric from hezzbolah is as outrageous as the nazis. They are islamic nazi fascists. Saying all jews should move to israel so we can target them is not anti zionist it is hitler like. By the way israel in 2000 offered the temple mount and east jeruslaem and the west bank to arafat they would have been left with a very tiny country. Israel had a deal with assad's father to give back all the golan. Israel is far from zionists they would have had territory as small as any country in the world almost.
19. #13...You aren't a christian...
Yonatan ,   USA   (09.18.06)
If you actually read your bible, you would have read that if you curse the Jews, YOU will be cursed by G*d... That's in YOUR bible. Try reading it sometime.
20. TO 14 from bahrain
TRUMPELDOR ,   eurabia   (09.18.06)
Helas,antisemitism is not archaic at all Thanks to your green flag waving brethren ,this word is alive and well One day,europe will be forced to throw all these peace loving people back to their native place
21. to # 13 , a true non-believer in Christ
(09.18.06)
"Proud Lebanese Christian", you need to read the bible. Jesus Christ died for our sins. Everyone is guilty of his death. If you say you are not, you are not saved. READ THE BOOK!! You are in league with Satan, and Satan doesen't win. Read the book. Repent and save your soul. Israel has been reborn, lives and thrives for a very good reason. If you really want to be Christian and believe, read the book. Hazting Jews is not the way, unless you want to be dammed
22. To #15
Wissam ,   Beirut / Lebanon   (09.18.06)
So in your opinion there is no christianity? because Issa was a jew? And if you manage to turn around my question, and start balabbing about something rediculous, why didnt jews follow issa and became christians if they believed in him? The jews got rid of Issa because he was taking power in the streets and gaining support fast, this is when the jews who were good friends with the romans, which were an empire at the moment starting whispering in the emperor's ear above issa, its actually very close to what is happening these days, between the "israeli's" and the Americans. FYI: jews also tried to assasinate profit mohammad
23. To #13, Peter
ecuadorian ,   Ecuador   (09.18.06)
I live in a Christian and Catholic country, and even in this third world country plagued by lack of education and corruption, people accept the fact that it was the Romans who killed Jesus. Even the Pope admitted that it was the Romans. And in any case, Jesus was a Jew - he lived and died as one. JESUS WAS ALWAYS A JEW. So to hate Jews because of some mistaken historical fact is in my opinion, just an excuse to cover up your ignorance.
24. to #14, Noora
ecuadorian ,   Ecuador   (09.18.06)
The word might be archaic, but the reality behind it still exists. Hatred against jews and hatred against Israel exists and is not a thing of the past. Even if you don't want to admit or accept it, this is reality. So wake up and open your eyes. And if you come up with a better word that describes past and current events, you should share it with the world.
25. A CHOSEN FEW-AN ARMY OF WANNABES
p HENRY ,   longmont U.S.A.   (09.18.06)
A HISTORY OF DAMNATION AND INTOLERANCE SPEAKS FOR IT'S SELF.
26. #1, Jews are the natives, Arabs are the invaders
David ,   Boston, USA   (09.18.06)
Please check your history. The land is Jewish. Even the Arabs living there acknowledged this until about 45 years ago. Its in our blood. There would have been more Jews who never left if we werent constantly forced out by the latest invaders over the past 2500 years, including the Arabs.
27. #13, Romans crucified Jesus, ignorant lie about it
David ,   Boston, USA   (09.18.06)
If you hate Jews, just admit it, but dont deny historical facts. I hate ignorant people more than those who hate. I can deal with those who hate, like Hamas, Hezbollah. Abbas is one of the greatest liars, writing a thesis denying the Holocaust. He is no moderate. If you dont like Jews, fine, I know how to treat you. If you lie about history. You are worse than the haters.
28. #14, unfortunately hate NOT archaic, especially Arab World
David ,   Boston, USA   (09.18.06)
When Arabs/Muslims stop denying historic fact that Israel was there first, is there again and is staying and Jews are native to the land, then we can move on. However, with laws like in Jordan Palestine where it is illegal for Jews to have citizenship, in the Hamas Charter where they call for killing Jews, its pretty hard to think Arab world is not full of intolerance and racism. Granted, its not perfect in Israel or anywhere else, its much worse in the Arab world and Eurabia.
29. #13 proud Christian
Mike ,   Karkur , Israel   (09.18.06)
Dear Proud Christian As well as being ignorant about your religion you appear to be ignorant of the political world in which you and your fellow Christians live in the Middle East. It may make you uncomfortable but Israel is the best refuge for Christians (Maronites included) in this sea of Moslems. When the local hooligans start stoning your church after what the Pope said, perhaps you'll start seeing reality.
30. STAND WITH ISRAEL RALLY - SEPT 20
andrew ,   miami,fl   (09.18.06)
TODAY AT THE UN
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