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New intifada on campuses abroad
Tzahi Gavrieli
Published: 08.04.13, 21:28
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1. Israel won't be destroyed.
Sam ,   Canada   (04.08.13)
If we look at it from a biblical perspective, it's not likely that we are about to have some messianic war soon. It's also not likely that Israel is to be destroyed only to rise again and face a messianic war. So, all this Arab incitement may be a pain in the neck but little more. None of their shenanigans will succeed and they are the ones who will face the consequences for antagonizing the Jewish homeland when they were given so much territory for themselves.
2. Israel won't be destroyed.
Sam ,   Canada   (04.08.13)
If we look at it from a biblical perspective, it's not likely that we are about to have some messianic war soon. It's also not likely that Israel is to be destroyed only to rise again and face a messianic war. So, all this Arab incitement may be a pain in the neck but little more. None of their shenanigans will succeed and they are the ones who will face the consequences for antagonizing the Jewish homeland when they were given so much territory for themselves.
3. It's not about what foreign students think or want
tiki ,   belgium   (04.08.13)
It's about what Jews in Israel & diaspora do! Since mankind exists, there were forces trying to destroy them! Why? There is no intelligent answer because it's NOT about Jews or Israel....or 'palestinians! It's about the student & the state of mind of the hater! He/She is the one with the problem, They are the ones in need of help, fighting their demons & personal trauma's. It's their upbringing and/or home situation which is their real problem. Instead of focusing on that (which is difficult & painful), they use a political diversion (every few years a different cause célèbre) something in which they can protest, fight, scream & shout and let all their own pain & energy out. They know they can't change anything but it makes them feel good, important & belong! Conclusion: Let the foreign students wallow in their own hate projects. Let them vilify the internet & social media with their lies because in the end reality & truth will prevail (as it always does) and the liars will be exposed and their misguided followers will come to understand what fools they have been to have been following the wrong G-d's. Despite their claims, Israel & Jews can't ''influence the world, because if they could, the first ones they would "influence, would be these stupid students! Here is your proof!
4. It is a problem
Daniel   (04.08.13)
but not an extreme one. Of course this needs to be countered with all our might, but I don't think that this will lead to a generation of prominent figures who deny Israels right to exist. Mainly because the vast majority of college students simply doesn't care, or doesn't care very much about politics in general and israel in particular. Secondly, the past has proved that students always tend to take extreme, anti-establishment positions. But most grow up and leave behind their rebellious past on the campuses. A good example: the big 60s hippie surge on campus saw a massive rejection of establishment and republican party in particular, yet 5 of the 8 presidents elected after Woodstock were republican and the 3 democrats, perhaps except for Carter, had nothing in common with the hippies. So yes, continue educating and continue fighting for the truth, but don't overestimate the BDS-lunatics.
5. Campuses an arena to exchange ideas?
Stan ,   USA   (04.09.13)
Having seen a few generations of kids go through college now, the college campus is becoming less of a place where students engage in the free exchange of ideas and more of a place where kids just want to get their degree and focus on work. This has it's positives and negatives, but honestly, notice next time how not a single student could be bothered to care about your Israel display, whether pro or con and you'll see what students really feel about this issue compared to their studies (or parties as the case may be).
6. the left shift
marcos ,   mexico   (04.09.13)
it's appealing, is cool to be on the side of the victym. The USA is viewd as the colonialist superpower, the ruler of the world, but this ruler is under the hegemony of zionism ergo zionism rules the world. And this is not only intifada, this is everywere in the web, in the campus, in the street, and this is not new, in fact this is very old, is just a revival, a remix of old myths, the same old antisemitism.
7. big problem - next generation's voters
sg ,   teaneck   (04.09.13)
In all polls,fewer younger americans favor israel
8. Foreign Money Paid To Brainwash and Trick US Students
Chaim Ben Kahan ,   Efrat, Israel   (04.09.13)
This foreign money must be considered illegal and a threat to US security. The money being spent by foreign interests hostile to the US are warping the brains of our youth and making them hostile to US interests. This is a dangerous precedent and one that needs to be stopped.
9. The average person knows when he's being lied to
BH ,   Iowa   (04.09.13)
That limits any potential audience to the most hapless fools among us - academics and politicians.
10. What a joke
Gil ,   Queens, NY   (04.09.13)
If these people really want to boycott israel, they should never buy another computer again, since Israeli engineering is responsible for designing alot of Intel processors. they should also stop benefiting from medical innovations Israelis have made too... doubt they will though
11. Chief Israel haters are the American Jews
Tom W ,   USA   (04.09.13)
This constant whining about a few Arab students antisemitic outburst is getting trite and bordering the facetious. The higher up Jews, like Professor Judith Butler from Berkeley's Department leads the war against the Jews....among many other high ranking Jewish academics. (Google). Just browse "Masad 2000.org" list of self-loathing, Israel hating leftist academics' names.... THAT"S the truth! You won't read those names here because those kapos are protected by the Jewish elite. So go raise hell about nameless Arabs instead.
12. same chicken little - no plan
lemmings hotline ,   sd usa   (04.09.13)
This has been an ongoing problem for 20 years. You need to offer lurking.s how to address it. Eg lawsuits against universities, research on funding of hate campaigns etc.
13. To No. 1!
(04.09.13)
Can you please look into your crystal ball and tell me if its going to rain tomorrow? Lol!
14. We're oh-so-righteous,then Bibi apologises to the mustachoid
tom ,   tel aviv   (04.09.13)
If we cannot make up our own minds, then the antisemites have an easy task indeed.
15. Campus Intimidation in the UK
Tim ,   Brighton   (04.09.13)
Its NO exaggeration to say (lets not stick our heads in the sand) that the level of intimidation and abuse of Jewish and Israeli Students in MANY UK campuses is now almost bordering on persecution Yet Jewish students are being sacrificed on the alter of so called free speech and abandoned by University Authorities These are Students afraid to admit to their religion, afraid to advocate for Israel in fear of reprisal - So what happens to THEIR free speech? And worse Jewish Students are asking given that a very significant number of their tutors and lecturers are also Anti Israel activists..can this be reflected in their Exam Marks and ultimately their Degrees? If the UK Authorities cant or wont do something to stop this sinister persecution that's getting progressively worse and out of hand then Israel has to step up to the mark Create an English Speaking University offering Quality Science, Technology and Medicine Degreesat fees equivalent or less than in the UK We cant fail these youngsters and pretend this doesn't happen
16. I AM A ZIONIST ! Zionism will outlive these
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (04.09.13)
scumbags ! Israel will prevail !
17. Another Pity Party...... Another Lost Chance
World Citizen ,   the world   (04.09.13)
If the people of Israel want to understand why Israel is becoming a pariah state amongst the young people of this world they need look no further than their own treatment of the Palestinian people. Read your own newspapers and websites to see with your own eyes the hatred Jews feel toward the indigenous population of the country. Stories of settlers beating 80 year old shepherds and children on their way to school don't exactly endear the Israeli /Jewish homeland narrative to 18 year old university students. The constant mantra of the eternal 'Jewish victim" is ringing very hollow in the minds of a lot of people right now. So what do you do about it? Pour Jewish money into hasbara? Get foreign governments to pass laws? Barrage the Gentiles with more films and stories about what happened to the Jews during WW2? It won't work. We have had enough of these machinations. Change the way you treat people. Quit thinking it is all about you or what is good for you. There are other people out in the world who deserve justice too.
18. Israel should prove her ownership of Judea and Samaria.
Chaim ,   Israel   (04.09.13)
For decades, the Israeli government has insanely hidden incontrovertible legal proof, from the world, that Israel legally owns Judea and Samaria. The legal proof Israel owns Judea and Samaria is supplied by many world leading international law experts. The proof of Israeli ownership is so strong; the terrorist P.A. refuses to debate the issue; as MK Danny Ayalon challged them to. Why does the Israeli government insist on idiotically hiding this proof from the world? It is way past time to serve it on all world governments, media, the U.N., E.U., all world religious organizations, NGOs etc. This would strengthen Israel, encourage our allies and expose our enemies for the racist scum they are.
19. #18
boris ,   nyc, us   (04.09.13)
One small mistake - Israel does not have to prove anything, just announce her ownership of Judea, Samaria and Jordan and propose to help arabs to leave Israel.
20. I contribute, not all foreign money.
American citizen   (04.09.13)
21. You think the situation at Ben Gurion "University" is any
Eli ,   Haifa   (04.09.13)
is any better?
22. Not just on campuses, but the internet
Get Real ,   UK   (04.09.13)
also. The current users are joined by millions more every year as the anti-Israeli seeds are planted and growing.
23. No. 8, Huh?
Titus ,   Earth   (04.09.13)
How can US youth be hostile to US interests? They will be US interests in the future.
24. #11 has it right
Bluegrass Picker ,   Afula   (04.09.13)
America is descending into ThirdWorld cultural characteristics, & that is irreversible. Fighting anti-semitism in USA is flushing $ down the toilet. American Jewry is being completely taken over by narcisism. Not to mention that they are Cyprus-izing their own economy. Look to the Egyptian Copts and the East Asia as our future source of baseline support. American Jews should be forced to demonstrate that THEY have market value to US. Otherwise, let them all become shrewish spinsters speaking Ebonics, living with their cats.
25. # 23
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (04.09.13)
If Obama can do it anyone can.
26. #17. Mindless leftists and racists hate Israel.
Chaim ,   Israel   (04.10.13)
It is true that mindless leftists and racists hate Israel. But who would want their support? Israel is revered by vast numbers of Jews, Fundamentalist Christians and political conservatives. People who actually have values and are capable of intelligent thought.
27. Anti-israeli activity in main state controlled media..
Beary White ,   Norway   (04.09.13)
..does happen also in other ways, as in Norway. Today, the secondary-side station, NRK2, was to air an interview with the last jew who survived the holocost, Samuel "Sammy" Steinmann. And AS NORMAL the state controlled main channel NRK1 of coarse had to send a report from Hebron, just before the interview started. This is how the leftist manage to control the opinion in Norway, flush out any normal sympathy for the jewish Israel by drowning info from the jewish history, pro-israel reports.
28. #21. Give BGU 3 months to clean up its act or be shut down.
Chaim ,   Israel   (04.10.13)
#21. You make a very good point. Some Israeli universities have been so degraded by leftists that they are indistinguishable from leftist controlled foreign universities. Israel should begin to end the evil right here at home. Ben Gurion University should be given 3 months to clean up its act or be shut down.
29. Ask yourselves when
silkey ,   Silkeborg, Denmark   (04.10.13)
did different Arab nationals start fleeing their countries as political or more likely as economical refugees and start settling in the West? Is there any correlation between the delegitimization campaign against Israel and resettling of Arabs? In my eyes, it's just another way of masking hatred against Jews in general. It has simply become "politically correct" to jump on this band wagon.
30. #20 Contribute your entire welfare check
Deb ,   US   (04.10.13)
Save the American taxpayer from free loaders who use our campuses for their hateful agendas.
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