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The anti-Israel Jews
Giulio Meotti
Published: 05.04.11, 18:14
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31. #18 all US politicians should be in prison then LOL
deutronomy 28 ,   world   (04.05.11)
32. very interesting to see US jews so concerned
deutronomy 28 ,   world   (04.05.11)
who is your loyalty to? to israel or USA? you are freaking out that some israeli or jews are against israel and you are calling them traitors, last time i checked US citizens should be loyal to USA and not any other country...so you are just the same and as bad as these people you are calling traitors, think before you talk and accuse others of things you are soooooo guilty of... God Bless America...
33. decent jews
masrawy ,   egypt   (04.05.11)
if they were really self hating souless coawrds they would have converted to some other religion or something they are decent people who are not afraid to say the truth too bas 90% of the world's jews give them a bad name
34. You left out
Michael Pielet ,   Boca, usa   (04.05.11)
Rahm emanuel, david axelrod, martin Indyk, Yossi sarid, OZ Grossman, Haaretz, soros, the list is a mile long and grows by the day.
35. This phenomenon is nothing new
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (04.05.11)
See, for example, Alvin Rosenfeld's monograph, "Progressive" Jewish Thought and the New Anti-Semitism. Levin's "The Oslo Syndrome" tried to deal in a historic work with a people that often sides with their tormentors, but this motley crew is something else. I agree with tom in tel aviv; this calls for serious clinical study.
36. May their names be forgotten in the dustbins of history
USA   (04.05.11)
Yes Israel will outlast them and Israel will outlast the exile. The exile is doomed.
37. israel
esteban ,   argentina   (04.05.11)
Israel is the only country in the world where the word "jew"........is not an insult.
38. Self hating Jews
Steve Goodman ,   Israel   (04.05.11)
those self hating Jews who resent the State of Israel....will always be self hating Jews, even if the State of Israel did not exist, they would find a reason to hate a Jewish identity
39. Don't forget George Soros
Judah ,   Golan Heights,ISRAEL   (04.05.11)
40. The good news
Avi ,   Nyc   (04.05.11)
Is that many if not most of this dreck have married out and have gentile progeny. Think the Sulzbergers of the holocaust ignoring NYT, or Rahm Emanual or Jon Stewart Liebowitz. Let them be a curse upon the goyim
41. Isn't it ironic
Sean Green ,   Pasadena, USA   (04.05.11)
In America Jews hate Israel and Christians think it's a blessing from God they would defend as much as their own country.
42. These 'Jews' need some serious rehabiliation therapy ...
Lee ,   Manchester UK   (04.05.11)
and utnil the day they all receive what they really need they pose the greatest danger to not only Israel but world Jewry in general. Treat them like you would treat hamas and hizbullah. It's THAT SERIOUS.
43. All these Jews have one thing in common....
Jeff, Ex-Marine ,   San Diego, US   (04.05.11)
They are without a doubt a light unto Israel... Has it occurred to Mr. Meotti that the occupation, in all its repugnant forms, may have something to do with the damage to Israel's reputation? Does he think the political, economic and social annihilation of an entire society is morally acceptable? What about the powerlessness and embarrassment Palestinians face on a daily basis? Does he not care that demonization has played a central role in allowing all this to continue? Maybe - just maybe - all these Jews that he's attempted to name and shame should be praised for upholding Jewish values instead of abandoning them? It's really unfortunate the author has decided to play it safe and flog the same dead and rotting horse. There is nothing original here. All I see is an attempt to harness collective guilt and silence anyone who dares to question Israel's actions in the occupied territories.
44. Old History
Joe   (04.05.11)
Even going back 2000 years ago, both Josephus and Paul (Saul) were two Romanized Jews that abandoned their roots in order to appease their ruling overlords. Renegades and apostates can be some of the worst Anti-Semites.
45. Remember Josephus and (St.) Paul?
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46. No One Tkes These Morons Serious: Most Don't Know Them!
EZ ,   US   (04.05.11)
Aside from Chomsky, these are nobodies with no influence. And Chomsky has zero respect. Michael lener is a washed up loser with no life. Who cares what they say? The only thing Jewish about them is their bloodline: even that is probably tainted with bad conversions. This article is a waste. What we need are all of the pro Israel names to step forward and speak up! There's a helluva lot more "names" that support Israel than stand against it. There just no comparison.
47. Idolators
BH ,   Iowa   (04.05.11)
They worship the golden calf of liberalism.
48. fakes jews ..
DAVID MANN ,   LOS ANGELES   (04.05.11)
what ever they are , they can still adopt , or fund , maybe learn about tsedaka concept and start giving to the hamas them own money .... the beauty of it , theses people will run to israel , the moment they will feel in danger ! we should never let them access our land .
49. #17 - You are among them. Prepare to be schooled...
Pablo Ben-David ,   Del Rio, Texas   (04.05.11)
"The greatest 'delegitimizer of the Jewish State' is the Jewish State, particularly the Government of Bibi and his fundamentalist political masters." This is a common cry of the embattled left, so a) I know you;'re not big on original thinking...but b), it comes with no qualification - please explain or retract. I'll even let you consult whoever's thinking for you. "Israel is becoming what it hates, and is now devouring its own children..." Really? By defending them with a class A military? By building firm educational institutions and teaching their young to move on and not hate? Or is it because they aren't doing what you want, when you want it? Your claim makes no sense and is extremely suspect, as you leverage no similar claims against the Palestinians, who have long had an abysmal record in this regard. "...at least rhetorically, through items like this one from Ynetnews..." Oh, ok - so rhetorically. When the facts don't jive, you go back to rhetoric. They must put something in the water up there in Winnipeg - how else can you explain the sheer genius they produce? "The voices of the propets (sic) are once again being silenced." Indeed - no one can hear them over your incessant whining.
50. I am the new Albert Einstein
Ben Alofs ,   Bangor, UK   (04.05.11)
This gives me the insight into what he would have said today, with the influence of my Arab boyfriend, of course. Dr. Ben Alofs Psychiatric Ward Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital
51. excellent article (unfortunately so true)
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52. the pro-justice jews.
non-"israeli"/non-je ,   world/planet earth   (04.05.11)
not only anti-"israel" jews, also anti-zionist jews. these jews are wistleblowers and heroes. they are not only an example to their own people, but also to the entire mankind. i admire the courage of these/the goodwilling people, no matter from what people(s) or what country/countries. this is a prove that mankind can develop and can make progress for the benefit of all. instead of "self-hating" jews i should say: self-developing jews/people. the jewish people can be happy with these people, who contribute much to the jewish culture, civilization, science etc. they are not only critical but they also give alternatives/solutions to shortcomings, conflicts/problems. i hope that these people will get the admiration one time which they deserve.
53. we in turn must destroy their reputation
ralph   (04.05.11)
54. Self Haters
Hinda ,   SF Bay Area   (04.05.11)
These self haters - hate themselves more then they hate israel. Yet they call themselves Jews. How can one who survived the warsaw uprising - be in love with the very creatures who would support the final solution?
55. anti israel jews
shira ,   vancouver   (04.05.11)
we gays call this kind of self hatred in our community "internalized homophobia". the psychological impact on jews, of two thousand years of discrimination and hatred and humiliation can not be underestimated.
56. to nr. 50.
realist ,   world/planet earth   (04.05.11)
congratulations, my best wishes to you.
57. 43 jeff
jorge stern ,   mexico   (04.05.11)
how do you give territory to pals if they wont take it.? You are naive. All of Israel is occupied to them
58. Israel tarnishes its own reputation
Isadora ,   Boston, USA   (04.06.11)
So-called "anti Israel jews" criticize actions and policies that bring Israel's reputation into question. Il Foglio is a small right wing newspaper--its circulation is only about 13,000 a day. Berlusconi's wife owns 38% of its shares. Meotti also writes for National Review Online--a very conservative news site in the US. Meotti writes in his book, ""The history of Israel has been buried under a mound of falsehood." He's sure got that right! But exactly what is true and false is being contested by people who love Israel in different ways.
59. Jews Ashamed Of Being Jews
Dan ,   USA   (04.05.11)
This is especially true with America's far left, liberal eleitist Jews that permeate Hollywood and the university systems. At every chance they get they try to show the rest of the world how Israel is the focul point of most of the worlds problems. If the U.S. was ever taken over by Jahadists these would be the first Jews killed.
60. Anti-Israel Jews
Susan Dykhuis ,   Montreal, Qc, Canada   (04.06.11)
With friends like this, do we need our enemies? The enemy is within as well as outside. I have no respect for Jews who sympathize with those would would eliminate Jews globally . It has been tried before and we must be ever-vigilant.
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