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The new anti-Semitism
Moshe Dann
Published: 22.04.12, 20:26
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1. If one person calls you a horse
Hmmmmm ,   USA   (04.22.12)
I like how you start your article on racism with a racist comment. Time to look in the mirror. What kind of superiority complex you must have. I guess you bought the saddle.
2. A historical fraud?
graczek ,   Maryland, USA   (04.22.12)
First of all, it is flat-out wrong to say that all Jews are immoral; many, indeed, are of very sterling character. We all have our bad guys. One strike that Jews have against them is their stubborn refusal to accept the Divine nature of Christ Jesus, so they would have to take the consequences of that. As for a historical fraud, ancient Israel was not a historical fraud. Israel is a historical fraud in the modern sense in that what was taken from its ancient people by Divine action cannot legitimately be restored through mere mortal human action. Thus, the BDS and related resistance movements are merely complying with the Divine Will in their campaign against Zionism. The New Testament supports them.
3. TRUE! On top of that...
Israeli 2   (04.22.12)
Israeli leadership have no spine to do what they must.... which for starters is to: 1) Annex all of the territories including Jerusalem. 2) Compensate the so called "palestinians" and send them to countries out of Israel...unless they pledge their allegiance to the Jewish State singing the Tikvah as they would the Star Spangled Banners if they were in the USA. 3) Support our soldiers and police for doing their jobs...instead of punishing them.
4. What do you expect the world to think when they see how.....
Jewish Anti-Semitism ,   in Israel   (04.22.12)
leftist Israeli Jews treat everybody else. If we don't respect ourselves why should anybody else?
5. Have you noticed
Jarda ,   Czech Republic   (04.22.12)
that the author did not find any single argument against the NGOs?
6. #1: Not quite...
dd ,   athens   (04.22.12)
"No cross-burnings or bomb-wearing psychos screaming for Allah..." This is not a racist statement. It is a description of particular behaviors and states of mind: criticizing the beliefs and actions of religious and ideological fundamentalists. It to COMBAT racism, not to participate in it.
7. Double standards
Sam ,   Texas   (04.22.12)
The world holds Israel to a different standard than it does itself in the name of the god of power. Israeli Arabs are members of Knesset, full citizens with voting rights, while Jews are Judenrein in the West Bank, and Hamas and Abbas will kick their asses out of Samaria if they could.....riddle me this....why do Israeli Arabs want to stay in Israel rather than being ruled by Arabs? Could it be denigration of women, dictatorship, no free speech, more opportunity to live free?
8. I'm not worried
Sam ,   Texas   (04.22.12)
The Prophets are right....it has all been predicted, and is unfolding according to the plan of Hashem.....the world dogpiles on Israel, and it doesnt work out for the world....no matter how smart the world thinks it is.
9. Old and new antisemitsm.
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (04.22.12)
I see no difference between them. Both are based on lies and falsifications. Antisemites produce stereotyps of jews to generate hate against judaism and Israel. They mix their dreams with the reality. In the eye of jew haters for example Rockefeller, the richest american billionaire is a jew, a swindler and exploiter of peoples and an other american with a very similar name, Admiral Rickover certainly not. He is a brave soldier, a submarine commander and nuclear scientist a gentile in the eye of antisemites. But the reality is just the opposite, Rickover is a jew and Rockefeller is gentile. But the sick minded antisemites are unable to recognise it. Like parrots they are repeating their lies.
10. #5 Yes, because there is no counter argument except...
TaylorT ,   Earth   (04.22.12)
...to whine about antisemitism. It's attitudes like it that prevent Israel from changing for the better. Classic denial, really, where a problem isn't acknowledged to exist. Pehaps there needs to be an intervention where the Israeli PM is made to stand before the UN and announce: "I'm Israeli, and I'm an occupier." Of course they've convinced themselves that the occupation has nothing whatsoever to do with all the hate directed towards them. As "evidence" for this they point to the leaders of various groups, not realizing that these groups would be quickly marginalized if it weren't for the occupation. Thus they believe there's no reason to change, claiming: "why should we change when they'll hate us regardless?" Again, classic denial. A particularly unattractive trait in a nation as powerful as Israel (and the pet of the world's sole superpower.)
11. Useful idiots suppot Dar al Islam their is coming in Eurabia
PETER SM ,   AUSTRALIA   (04.22.12)
The Arabs & Moslem world have hijacked the UN.Genuine refugees starve while UN money pours into Pal coffers. The NGOs get support under the table from the EU taxpayers that the taxpayers know nothing about.,while Europeans go hungry.Arab fisters care nothing about their own people.
12. Correct me if I'm wrong, but ....
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.22.12)
.... didn't Israel win six wars all started by the Arabs? Game, set and match. No more bites at the apple. Sorry, but that is just the way of the world if anti-Semitism doesn't rear its ugly head. Don't like it? Tough.
13. DON'T CRY "VICTIM" IF YOU DID IT TO YOURSELF
(04.22.12)
Immoral: Well YNet & Haaretz prove their point, don't they? and let's not forget the immorality in the military - another proof that they're not say something so outlandish. Regarding Israel being a historical fraud, don't Barak & Netanyahu agree with that? Hence the expulsion of Jews from their homes from almost every city except for Tel-Aviv. The new anti-Semitism quite obviously starts in Israel, with the left anti-Israel media, left anti-Israel leaders and anti-Israel High Court in Israel. SO DON'T CRY "VICTIM" IF YOU DID IT TO YOURSELF.
14. #1, #2 and #5
Israeli 2   (04.22.12)
#1: There exist NO superiority complex - Basic Psychology 101. Hmmmmm...Your seem to be verily uneducated. #2: Forget your Jesus Christ B.S. and shove it. Israel was legitimate then as it is now and we do not need any smart aleck to deface our beauty with your graffiti. #5: No. it is just that the NGO is a non issue to be ignored.
15. # 7 Sam Texas Solution to riddle
Sagi   (04.22.12)
Of course one reason is that they enjoy democracy and freedom but there is another reason. They are here and they want to stay as part of the overall Arab strategy, the grand plan as it were, the demise of Israel. It is akin to having one foot in the door.
16. True. There's a definite bias. Singling out is racism.
Alex ,   Israel   (04.22.12)
Imagine what would be the reaction in Europe and world media if Israel would impose a Minaret law or a Burqa law. Examples of biased responses are endless. Kosovo bombing? Romani ethnic cleaning? Rwanda massacre vs. Sabra and Shatila? Gaza blockade - what about Egypt's border with Gaza? Palestinians Israeli Judges in Israel vs. no Jews allowed in Palestine? and on and on... We were about to be massacred in 1967, doesn't it make sense from our side to request at least a declaration from Palestinians, that they accept our rights to live as well, before returning there?
17. Well written article
Justin ,   Canada   (04.22.12)
Israel is a million times more just than any Muslim country. Muslims should first correct problems in their own countries and cultures, and then we will have peace :)
18. OK to save the Jews from the Nazis, but not the Palestinians
Steven Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.22.12)
...from the Jews. "Never again" only applies to Jews when Jews are in trouble, apparently.
19. Reply to Sagi
Sam ,   Texas   (04.22.12)
Ah yes, Sagi, I agree, and it doesnt work out well for Esau, according to Ezekiel 35. Does one foot in the door mean the same as Esau wanting Jacob's land, even thought the Lord was there? I think so.......in the end it doesnt matter what the machinations of man are, only the will of Hashem, agree?
20. Hate? Hardly...
Su ,   Ramat Gan   (04.22.12)
Never thought to look for 'hate' in signs like peace, end the occupation or free palestine. To me they just seem like ideas, not necessarily hateful. Or more hate towards these mesages but not the other way around. Some people feel easily threatened by ideas, want everyone to think the same. But hey, whatever you say
21. Answer...Palestine Israel, 2 States, 1 Country
Steven Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.22.12)
22. Free Gaza ...
Joseph ,   London UK   (04.22.12)
My motto is clear and unequivocal -- Free Gaza . . . From Hamas !
23. NPR: Covert Antisemitism
Yossi ,   Houston/Israel   (04.22.12)
The perfect example of this article is in NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro. She uses all of the code words including slurring the pronounciation of the word Israel, which is the usual code among anti-Semites. It is subtle, she is calculating, like most of her kind. But the ommissions and allusions leave no confusion. NPR has traditionally employed self hating Jews, and the message of self hatred has now allowed it to become openly anti-Semitic. This one can be combated. Do not support NPR.
24. Send PLO thugs back to Tunisia.
Jules   (04.23.12)
As soon as possible.
25. self-hatred, self-doubt, insecurity,
sweeter thsn honey ,   far away   (04.23.12)
the psychological make up of the jews in BDS. and having met them i must say they have it correct, they should hate themselves (but not other jews). or rather, eric hoffer had it correct in the 1960's when he isolated the phenomena about the true believers to whom substance is less important than being part of a movement. perhaps if they did a few days honest work?
26. #18: A win- win situation.
Israeli 2   (04.22.12)
You seem to be a sadist enjoying to inflict pain upon yourself everytime you see Israel prosper. Good News for Israel and you: Israel will continue to prosper and win and you will continue to enjoy the pain.
27. What nonsense
Horst ,   Ge   (04.23.12)
Isreal is living in a parallel universe. It alone believes there is no occupation no denial of the rights of the millions under its control or blockade. The occupation is slowly destroying Isreal . All the hasbara in the world will not change that
28. Steven 18, totally distorted and willfully
(04.22.12)
biased view.
29. A very well written article ! Unfortunately, it
(04.23.12)
is all true. The Palestinians have not only a fake name but are pushing only terrorist ways instead of words, sentences and peace talks. And this is exactly what is being supported and celebrated by ultra leftists and all those organizations mentioned in this article. The reason: BLATANT AND VIRULENT ANTI-SEMITISM ! This whole situation only strengthens Israel's claim to democracy, freedom and the fight for survival. A just case will always prevail.
30. Simple expanation
peter vojta ,   prague   (04.23.12)
There is no Antisemitism, but there is growing Antizionism...Mankind is learning fast
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