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Battle for Israel's future should be fought on US campuses
Naor R. Bitton
Published: 15.05.14, 12:34
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1. Stand up to Islamic Dhimmi
Zechariah   (05.15.14)
From the sea to the River Dhimmi .Second third class citizenship for a few token non islamic nonArabs.The Nazi Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Pact will not be forgotten and continues to strengthen Jews everywhere .A few self haters or occasional naive idealistic internationalists will be amongst the first killed just as in the French Revolution when the Revolution killed the Revolutionaries.
2. we've already lost
(05.15.14)
The problem is not American campuses, it is Israel. Israel universities host and the government funds protests that call for elimination of Israel and destruction of the Jews. Once Zionistic leaders like Netanyahu and Yaalon have joined the extreme Left in pursuing Jews for petty vandalism and ignoring, even supporting, Arabs for capital crimes while doing everything to shrink Israel to a helpless ghetto? The justice system and police are exclusively focussed on attacking Jews of the wrong political bent. Who cares about American universities, when Israel is already committing suicide.
3. We, in Israel, support your efforts there, on this "Nakba"
N.L.Katz ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (05.15.14)
day. Nakba, catastrophe in Arabic, stands to commemorate the proclamation of the liberal democratic and sovereign nation-state of the Jewish people, the State of Israel, on a portion of the Jewish people's ancestral homeland, as a catastrophe. Implicit in it, repairing this "catastrophe" is Israels demise and the "cleansing" of the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people of its Jews, through all means possible... This, no country can accept and the State of Israel, a UN member state in good standing, is not an exception...!!
4. Wrong address ,...
split ,   US   (05.15.14)
Stay away from US campuses and US affairs we don't need your hasbara crap, get lost !!! ,...
5. End anti-Israel hate mongering on Israeli campuses.
Chaim ,   Israel   (05.15.14)
The most dangerous anti-Israel hate mongering occurs on Israeli campuses. Ending this abomination should be priority one. Israel will than have the strength and self respect to easily deal with foreign hatemongers.
6. to #2 Stop exagerating
Andi ,   Israel   (05.15.14)
Its is strange indeed that Israel releases Arab murderers, whilst arrests Jews for vandalism, but there are strange realities in this world. Israel shows strength by arresting Jewish law breakers and realism by releasing Arab murderers. But Israel is thriving. Look at the big picture, not curiosities.
7. The Truth About Apartheid Will Win
World Citizen ,   the world   (05.15.14)
Israel is not on the side of truth and justice. Nothing you can do will change that because you are a stiff-necked people. The Israeli nation has chosen their fate. Nethanyahu is your prophet and he will lead Israel to its decline.
8. supporting Naor and SSI
Wade ,   NYC USA   (05.15.14)
I am on the faculty of a prominent US university. I agree with Naor 100% about the need to counter SJP and their ilk. SSI seems like a good idea and Hillels on campus should also assume these responsibilities. Those criticizing Israel from the right should remind themselves that divided we may fall.
9. #7 World Idiot. Israeli victory is certain.
Chaim ,   Israel   (05.15.14)
The racist BDS is no different than many other evil movements Jews have encountered over the last 6,000. We are here. They are not. Israeli victory is certain. Israel grows richer and stronger each year. Bigoted losers like you fool fewer people every year..
10. WC #7
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (05.15.14)
What would you know about truth?
11. When all other PR battles are lost...
TaylorT ,   Earth   (05.16.14)
...take the fight to the youth of the only nation on the planet that supports you. Hilarious! And then brag about your success! Pathetic. Maybe, just maybe, the reason Israelis struggle to be accepted in Europe and America is because of Israeli actions. Just something for you to mull over before posting your next bit of propaganda.
12. SSI proves Canard... "Jews are more loyal to Israel..." true
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (05.16.14)
13. I agree with #2 100%!!! Enough said.
Israeli 2   (05.15.14)
14. to #11
Andi ,   Israel   (05.16.14)
Why should Israelis need to struggle to be accepted, because of the actions of there government (leaving aside the nature and legitimacy of those actions)? Are American, British, Chinese or Iranians held responsible for the actions of their governments such as US drone attacks which kill far more civilians than are killed in Israel/Palestine conflict, or China/Iran and their barbaric regimes. Answer: NO What's special about Israelis that they need to struggle to be accepted and are boycotted? (answer is obvious, I know.)
15. It is not up to American universities
John Robey ,   Texas, USA   (05.16.14)
to fight for the Jewish character of Israel,but to provide an environment of free speech and debate. Unfortunately the defenders of Israel attempt to suppress that freedom. It was not the job of our universities to defend the white character of racist segregationists either. We will leave that to Israel and their segregated schools, swimming pools and even highways.
16. #11 Taylor
Edwin ,   Canada   (05.16.14)
What a lot hate with no substance.
17. Truth
Pinchas Tenzer ,   Manchester england   (05.16.14)
Well said 14. 11 stop being obsessed about Israel and concentrate on the real bad nations in the world.
18. What's different?
TaylorT ,   Earth   (05.16.14)
Those nations are quite safe from annihilation so they can afford to be asses. Israel is going to have to make peace with its neighbors--sorry, just a fact. It's long past time that a critical mass of Israelis stood up and started making the hard choices of doing what's needed to make peace with the Palestinians. They're not going away and it's doubtful there will ever be a better time.
19. #15 Free speech and debate
Benji ,   US   (05.17.14)
As long as the debate supports your anti-Israel agenda. Israelis are entitled to have their own schools, pools and highways. They have to hire security guards to protect public places from Palestinian terrorists and build separate roads to prevent sniper fire and rocks from hitting Israeli drivers. Not exactly segregation. Bravo to the college students. Keep up the good work!
20. To All Commentators
Harold ,   USA   (05.17.14)
Pro-Israeli lobbies are not strong enough to change students' minds. The US lawmakers will stop dealing with lobbyist very soon to keep their jobs.
21. #21 Yes
TaylorT ,   Earth   (05.17.14)
The high point of support for Israel in the US Congress has been reached and will only go down. Hence the pathetic need to try and change the minds of American youth (which given the obnoxious nature of so many pro-Israelis is likely to backfire.) It's sad they still see this as a propaganda war in Europe and America. It takes a lot of arrogance to think those watching what's happening in Israel from the outside aren't seeing the big picture and simply need their views 'adjusted.' Some people just need to learn things the hard way. This is especially true for those with world views wrapped up in narrow religious narratives.
22. #20 Students deserve the truth
Benji ,   US   (05.17.14)
Not to have this BDS or Harold style hatred jammed down their throats. They can listen to both sides and reach their own conclusions. That's what education is about. Now crawl back under your rock, Harold. You're not fit to educate a mosquito.
23. #22
Harold ,   USA   (05.18.14)
Students woke up and found what is happening in the Middle East. More will come. By the way I had a dog called Benji but he was much cleverer than you. At least he used to bark better than you.
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