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Jew hatred at UN schools
Dan Calic
Published: 26.04.13, 10:43
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1. For anyone in any doubt about what these schools teach?
Sammy ,   Newcastle   (04.26.13)
Put simply Schools for Terrorism The levels of hatred, victimhood, blood lust, violence and above all pure unadulterated racism that I have witnessed...this is part of the school curriculum? I know many many many parents in Schools all over the West Bank who are totally devastated by what their kids say and do when they get home from school. But what can they do to stop them when there is the daily drip feed of propaganda Are we bringing up a generation of robotic fanatics? Leaving Israel aside can it be moral for US to abuse young minds in this way? Its absolutely shameful
2. so one-sided
chris (munich) ,   Munich Germany   (04.26.13)
Israel wants peace, and no one else does? It is clear why the author does not mention the Arab Peace Plan, which Israel has ignored.
3. If Mr. Richard Wald is a UN representative, still, why...
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (04.26.13)
...should we be surprised that anti-Jewish curriculum is being taught in UN schools?
4. No Surprise
Mike ,   NZ   (04.26.13)
While there are idiots like Falk in top positions at the UN this should not came as any surprise . . . lets face it . . . he would like the State of Israel destroyed . . he's going to be dissapointed !
5.  A Disgusting Op-Ed
Abdel Karim Salim ,   Jerusalem   (04.26.13)
Quote : " It's no wonder the conflict hasn't been resolved " ... Are you serious ? Why don't you bother to think that the continued Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories is the reason why the conflict hasn't been resolved ? And you brazenly dare consider suing the UNRWA ? Why don't you consider suing the illegal and illegitimate stealing by Israel of Arab land for the purpose of building illegal Israeli settlements ? And when talking about hatred I see nothing surprising since it's normal to feel hateful toward the people who deny us our rights .When Egypt was at war with Israel the department of moral guidance of the Egyptian army referred to Jews thus : " From their mothers' womb they (Jews) have the lowest form of character " . However , these days Egypt no longer has the same view because it has made peace with Israel .
6. Right on!
Israeli grandma   (04.26.13)
This is not exactly latest news. Its been going on for years, but of little or no interest to international news websites, or, apparently, Amerian and EU politicians.
7. obama's cheering squad
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (04.26.13)
the next generation of US state sponsored little Jane and Johnny jihadis. Thanks obama.
8. Response to #5
Z ,   Israel   (04.26.13)
A physical structure can always be remove, but to reorient a mind developed in youth is a much, much harder thing to do. How we think is integral to who we are. If peace is going to happen, it can't just be in regards to physical land, it has to be between peoples who see the other as human and don't think that killing them all is the only way forward.
9. The Jew hate cannot be left to accidental propagation,it has
tom ,   tel aviv   (04.26.13)
to be cultivated &watered daily. That's why we have these organisations and the Mother of them all: the UN.
10. Letting the UN into Israel
PaulD ,   Jerusalem   (04.26.13)
was as dumb as you can get. On par with the all the Trojan Horse mistakes Israelis have made over the years, by trying to appease it's enemies. UNRWA = Arabs.
11. UNWRA
Gene   (04.26.13)
Imagine, what would happen to the UNRWA employees if ME conflict will be resolved and no more refugee camps? They all will lose their jobs. So, it is not in their interest to resolve it (even if they all are good people) (and they are not). Therefore they do whatever in their power to keep their jobs. UNRWA (and not settlements)is one of the main obstacles to the peace in the ME.
12. Right of return
Rau   (04.26.13)
If jews are entitle to ROR, why can't the arab. After all they have been living together,side by side for so long before"48 . most of the parents and grand parents of both jews and arab were born here. Whoever is majority or minority not the issue, it is democracy and happen in many modern countries around the world.
13. Palestinian education
Get Real ,   UK   (04.26.13)
Apparently the same applies in Gaza Such hate teaching must be a matter for the UN to consider and to question the real role of UNWRA . But then again the UN only knows how to condemn Israel. The US & Europe need to hold UNWRA accountable as to how the education funds are used.
14. Of course
steve from raleigh   (04.26.13)
This is the sole purpose of the UN - Jew hate. It's axiomatic they need to promote this world wide. This is really all they do.
15. To No.14
Bertram ,   London, UK   (04.26.13)
Antisemitism is a stain on the so-called enlightened world. So, too, is racism - of all kinds. However, constantly interpreting every word or action which might not fit with the 'interests' of Israel as antisemitic suggests an excess of narcissism and a lack of self-confidence. If you think that the sole purpose of the UN is 'Jew hate' you need to extricate yourself from your own backside. The UN, whatever its failings, has more to concern itself with than hating Jews.
16. #12 Right of Return
Tim ,   Brighton   (04.26.13)
Hi Rau That is the whole purpose of creating 2 States living side by side so that Israel has a proper ROR for Jews and Palestine has a proper ROR for Palestinians And don't forget Rau the tragedy of Israel and Palestine is not only Palestinians who have been displaced - because the Holocaust aside, 65% of Jews living in Israel today are those Jews from ARAB Lands who suffered the 20th Centuries largest forced Mass Expulsion of a people because of their religion
17. Haters of Israel.
Felicia ,   Israel   (04.26.13)
Genises 12:3 I will bless those who bless you, and who ever curses you I will curse, and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.
18. #12
Ram ,   London   (04.26.13)
Valid and logical argument when put in that context. However, first is these refugees were never asked to leave but left because their fellow arabs asked them to leave and return after they have cleansed the land of Jews. Fyi, currently there are 1.5 million arabs living in Israel enjoying full right, a thing denied them in all 22 arab countries. They are lawyers, judges and members of the Israeli parliament. Secondly, had these people demonstrated themselves to be peaceful, there is no doubt they would have been welcome by the Israelis. However, look at the video carefully and follow what their goal is. Their intention is to massacre all the Jews and take over the land. Read their charter; this is exactly what it states. Hopefully you will look at the picture for what it is and reach an unbiased conclusion.
19. Re#2
Dan Calic   (04.26.13)
Chris, The Arab peace plan requires a return to '67 borders, which means giving up Jerusalem. It also includes the right of return, which would mean another country dominated by Arabs and would leave none for the Jews. That's hardly a "peace" plan.
20. Abdel Karim, as many of your brethren
HaifaGuy   (04.26.13)
you are living in the world you weave out of waterpipe smoke. Egyptians have never ceased to hate us and never will until the current generation dies out and the new one doesn't get brainwashed. Same applies to almost every Muslim everywhere in the world. Stop teaching your children to see us as the reason for your lagging behind every nation on the planet except North Korea. Stop the blame game, stop playing the eternal victim. Start building something and your luck will change and smile at you. It's all about karma; yours is no good. Gute nacht, Herr Paulus.
21. Israeli govt has refused to denounce them
Tracy   (04.26.13)
For many years Israeli politicians have been confronted with this situation. They have been provided with translations of those textbooks. To no avail. They refuse to issue any serious demand that this kind of indoctrination cease. Israel has a set of standards regarding anti-Semitism for Europe and the US, and a complete lack of standards when it comes to anti-Semitism coming from West Bank and Gaza Arabs. PA-TV, particularly with its programs aimed at children, is also filled with anti-Israel and ainti-Jewish indoctrination. This is a time bomb. Those children will grow up to be your neighbors.
22. #12
Amir ,   LOD, Israel   (04.26.13)
They can exercise their ROR and return to the sands of ARABIA, that is their land. Israel is Jewish land.
23. #18 retelling old Israeli lie
max ,   indianapolis   (04.26.13)
A IDF intelligence report concluded that 70% of the Palestinian exodus came from Jewish force and hostile intent. If you are interested you may read "1948 and after" by Benny Morris, which cites the old intelligence report from the IDF detailing the true causes of the Palestinian Exodus.
24. Easy to hate Jews who steal your land, kill your people
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.26.13)
25. maybe Jewish schools in Israel
Barney ,   USA   (04.26.13)
should teach that the mission of all Jews is to defend and grow Israel. That arabs are terrorists bent on the destruction of Israel. That it is a mitzvah and duty to be trained for elite forces in IDF and that there is no way a two state solution is possible and that Israel must succeed by transfer of arab population and securing Israel's growing border by whatever means necessary.
26. Other than to promote "Official anti semitism"
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (04.26.13)
why does the UN exist? It's nothing more than the 'official mouthpiece of muslim hopes for a 'new world order.' Just as soon as they finish wiping one another out so a winner can be declared.
27. # 13 Get Real, palestinian education OXYMORON
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (04.26.13)
28. # 10 Paul Amen to that Buddy.
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (04.26.13)
29. # 12 You need to study history some more
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (04.26.13)
Israel was and is Jewish and it's exclusively Jewish ownership is not under contention. Muslim/pal lies and terror has made any side by side impossible.. Muslims can't get along with one another and are taught to hate and remove all jews in Israel. Aint gonna happen pal. Losers get zip, zero, nada, nothing. Get it?
30. # 12 ROR my ass BOSTON MASSACRE!!!
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (04.26.13)
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