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Far-right makes major gains in Europe in last decade
Lital Gana and Itay Blumenthal
Published: 10.04.14, 00:38
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1. There is no doubt against what/whom these parties arose: it
tom ,   tel aviv   (04.10.14)
sure as hell wasn't the influx of Jews into Europe, or demands for kosher food at schools...In this case it seems, that "antisemitism" is a by-product of the true motive: rebellion against Islams takeover of Europe. So, is the enemy of my enemy my friend? Not necessarily, but in this case they may even be helping us in smoking the remaining Jews out of Europe and thus doing them and us, Israelis a favor. I assume that this time they will not go for "die goldene medine" with the same fervor as in the past and choose Israel as their final destination. Europe will have to save itself by any means they deem proper.
2. So what are the jews waiting for
frank ,   rehovot   (04.10.14)
another germany of 1936? Why do they insist on staying? Sure they were born there and are loyal productive citizens, but their respective countries simply do not want jews. Of course they need them to blame on everything and even if they were to leave they would be blamed for leaving....so what is keeping them in countries that simply do not want them????
3. Internationalism and the Selfish Gene
Zivron   (04.10.14)
Islam ought be more moderate in Europe though there is a fanatical core still Large enough to Bully Moderates .Its up to the Security Authorities and Islamic Community to make sure the Fanatics don't Ruin it and creat big strife .
4. Israel must share blame
Dan   (04.10.14)
I am an Israeli Jew. Israel's aggressive pro-settler, anti-peace agenda under Sharon and Netanyahu support accusations of responsibility for Arab terrorism and ongoing conflict. Its policies are suicide for Israel and harmful to Jews.
5. Isaiah 60 vs 2
Calibi ,   Sydney Aust   (04.10.14)
But there is hope in Israel.........you can fight and defend....you are defenseless in Europe. Go home your GOD will bless you more than you in Europe. (end)
6. mass immigration vs anti-semitism
Berk ,   Amsterdam   (04.10.14)
Europeans do not fear jews. They rather fear mass immigration from developing and underdeveloped countries, i.e. islamic and african countries. Not only cost these people a huge amount of money, they also refuse to get rid of their medieval habits and they only accept Sharia instead of EU law. The author of this article should realize anti-semitism is mainly caused by islamic immigrants. Dutch far right party leader Wilders is pro-Israel; he visits Israel yearly. French Marine le Pen is even supported by Israel for her struggle against islamization of France.
7. they are always on the rise!!!!
Robert ,   lost in farmington   (04.10.14)
they are always been on the rise , but they are just getting worse , and clearer.
8. I sucked my vile Antisemitism with my mother's milk
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.10.14)
9. As long as these parties are Islamophobic too it is GOOD
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.10.14)
They go after Muslims which is very, very good and if Jews gather in Israel they can be Antisemitic in Europe as much as they want.
10. What happens in Israel, does not stay in Israel
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.10.14)
11. "Golden Dawn" news NAZIS in greece-look: the same sign/design,letters like the ANONYMOUS
(04.10.14)
12. Those Jews who march with the far-right should be condemned.
David Clarke ,   Liverpool, England.   (04.10.14)
All of the political parties mentioned in this article are all perfectly anti-Semitic and vile in every respect however it is also important to point out out that in Europe it is the Muslim minority that bears the brunt of these right wing extremists. it is also important, and rather disturbing, to point out that these extremist parties often use pro-Israel activism to hide their anti-Semitism and to propagate Islamaphobia and racist hate against Muslims, and to that end they are rather fond of inviting members of the extreme right wing in America and Israel to join them on their Islamaphobic hate rally's and marches. Those Jews who choose to march with these racist extremists, sow the seeds of conflict between Jews and Muslims in Europe, spew hate speech and associate pro-Israel activism with Islamaphobia should be outed and condemned for associating Israel with right wing extremism and racist fanaticism, all of which just strengthens the BDS movement.
13. invaders
Friend od Israel ,   Londonderry, n Irela   (04.10.14)
Definitely caused by frustration at left wing governments, resentment of political correctness but mainly due to the rise of Islam and imigration.
14. bad/far right <> good/far left
tiki ,   belgium   (04.10.14)
It's not surprising that the far right is gaining in Europe. Walk around and you can understand why. Caliphate-West is in the making. About the anti Semitism of the far right..... the verdict is still out, the hypocritical Left or the blunt Right, or as Joseph Goebbels used to say: "Wir sind Nazional SOZIALISTEN, deshalb sind wir Anti Semiten (we are national SOCIALISTS, that's why we're anti Semites). It's like Hamas & PA. Both have the same goals but different means to get there!
15. Then a host population advocates against the Muslims
Al   (04.10.14)
in reality they mean the Jews. In their eyes, the Jews are always at fault. Don't for a moment buy into the notion they they, the host population intend of ridding themselves of the Muslims. Their real aim to rid themselves of the Jews. The history of Europe is filled with murderous programs against the Jews. Those Jews who are intent on living among the goyim irrespective of where they happen to live will inevitably suffer at the hands of the goy. The only future for the Jew is Israel, even though Israel may at times not appear to be that appealing.
16. Finland
Johanna ,   Jyvaskyla, Finland   (04.10.14)
This article is incorrect when it comes to True Finns. It's not right-wing party, actually it's backround is leftist. As a party, it's between center and Social Democrats. Another thing is that it is n o t antisemitic! Timo Soini has declared publicly, that he is friend of Israel. Many of their MP's have done the same thing.
17. Half truth; most illigal immigrants are muslims
Anna M sedda ,   Rome-Italy   (04.10.14)
Sorry to contraddict the article; Jews live already among us and follow European laws. Most of new illigal immigrans in EU are muslims and have not any intention to follow our democratic laws and values... Europea s are not shared of immigrant,but to Polotics about immigration....Also fake immigration reason,fake passport,fake personal information,fake claims in order just to receive money,without integration... Sorry,we all have right s and duties....
18. A Spanish Professor
Sagi   (04.10.14)
was one day strolling through the streets of an old Andalusian town. He related this story himself. The signs and symbols and tell tale names of the past glory of the Judeo-Spanish community were prevalent every step of his way. He was so overcome by the so obvious facts pointing to what once was the essence of this place that the over riding thought that occupied his mind was,"In the name of God and sanity why did we expel these productive and loyal law abiding people just to bring in, a few hundred years later, a bunch of barbaric and primitive nomads who have no respect for the law and indeed no respect for anyone or anything except their own religion and its doctrines".
19. Tiki 14 , Wrong . They were NOT socialists at all
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (04.10.14)
only half of their name was , but nothing in their politics . And what's in a name ? Where you are right is that the extremes left and right are the same anti Semites . "les extremes se touchent" As I said it already , Marine le Pen's statement about kosher [ and halal ] food will not have consequences for religious Jews , they go mostly , if not all , to Jewish schools .
20. 8,9 not mine.
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.11.14)
21. # 4 No Israel will NOT share the blame
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!!   (04.12.14)
If not for 'settlements' there'd be no America or Israel ( or a majority of nations) BUILDING HOMES FOR JEWS IS A BLESSING !!! KEEP BUILDING !!!!!
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