By Ian Haworth
If anyone still doubts that the intersection between anti-Semitism and anti-Israel rhetoric is both real and virulent, they’re guilty of either overwhelming ignorance or unbelievable self-delusion.
This weekend, a pro-Palestinian convoy was seen traveling through North London as anti-Israel protests broke out across the United Kingdom. Adorned with Palestinian flags, the small crowd delivered revolting anti-Semitic statements with a megaphone.
“F*** the Jews,” the “activists” screeched. “F*** their daughters, f*** their mothers, rape their daughters.”
“Free Palestine,” they added.
“F*** the Jews. F*** their daughters, f*** their mothers, rape their daughters. Free Palestine.”
This is happening in LONDON. pic.twitter.com/eVWC1KFs5q
— Ian Haworth (@ighaworth) May 16, 2021
As they should, multiple British politicians condemned these blatant acts of anti-Semitism. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted, “There is no place for antisemitism in our society. Ahead of Shavuot, I stand with Britain’s Jews who should not have to endure the type of shameful racism we have seen today.”
There is no place for antisemitism in our society. Ahead of Shavuot, I stand with Britain’s Jews who should not have to endure the type of shameful racism we have seen today.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) May 16, 2021
Yes, it should go without saying that screaming “F*** the Jews” and “rape their daughters” is a disgusting example of anti-Semitism. But there is another layer being missed: that these “protests” are not — supposedly — meant to be about Jews. They’re about Israel.
Except that, to those who hate Israel, there is often no difference. Many of those who despise the existence of Israel do so not because they love the Palestinians whose land they incorrectly allege was “stolen,” but instead because they are driven by a deep hatred of Jews.
Such a blatant expression of Jew-hatred under the guise of protesting Israel is, after all, far from unique.
Man left severely bloodied by anti-Israel protester(s) in NYC today. Graphic video by @elaadeliahu: pic.twitter.com/cWEakjmcTF
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) May 12, 2021
Not only that, the terrorist organization which effectively controls the Gaza Strip explicitly describes their objective as the destruction of Jews, not Israel.
“Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious,” the Hamas Covenant reads.
“The Prophet, Allah bless him and grant him salvation, has said: ‘The Day of Judgement will not come about until Moslems fight the Jews (killing the Jews), when the Jew will hide behind stones and trees. The stones and trees will say O Moslems, O Abdulla, there is a Jew behind me, come and kill him.’….There is no solution for the Palestine question except through Jihad. Initiatives, proposals and international conferences are all a waste of time and vain endeavors. Palestine is an Islamic land,” the Covenant later argued.
“The day that enemies usurp part of Moslem land, Jihad becomes the individual duty of every Moslem. In face of the Jews’ usurpation of Palestine, it is compulsory that the banner of Jihad be raised,” the Covenant added.
Yes, the disgusting anti-Semitism witnessed on the streets of London this weekend should be condemned simply for its demonstration of bigotry. But let’s not pretend for a second that such an attitude towards Jews is antithetical to the vicious pro-Palestinian movement which seeks a “free Palestine” from “the river to the sea.”
It’s not about Israel. It’s never been about Israel. It’s about Jews.
Fifty odd years ago, in a presentation in the daily chapel period at Lubbock Christian College (now a University) we were treated to a presentation by a representative from the U.S. Department of State which has stayed with me to this very day. The man told us of the ancient emnity between Jews and Arabs. He said it goes all the way back to when the patriarch Abraham sent out Hagar (his wife’s former handmaid) and her son, Ishmael in favor of Isaac, the child of his WIFE, Sarah. I do not recall everything the man.said but I do recall his final words. He told us that no true Muslim can really sleep well at night so long as a single Jew still draws breath. So long as a SINGLE JEW DRAWS BREATH!!! And how many Jews live in Israel?
Palestinians are the pawns of the antisemitic movement to destroy the Jews. Note no Muslim country wants to take Palestinians in as refugees, just use them as an excuse to attack Israel.
Palestinians are the pawns of the antisemitic movement to destroy the Jews. Note no Muslim country wants to take Palestinians in as refugees, just use them as an excuse to attack Israel.
And you’ve had this idea in your head ever since. It’s the other side of the same coin.
Well, I have this idea: israelis will live with Palestinians but Palestinians will not live with Jews. Israelis will kill terrorists for being terrorists but Palestinians will kill Jews for being Jews. This,apparently, is just fine with you.
Really? They DO live with Jewish people, but in some areas they’re being methodically evicted from their homes, which are then being occupied by Jewish families.
No doubt you’ll assume I’m anti-Jewish for pointing out that there are two sides to this issue. You believe in one-sided coins.
May 10, 2021 – Palestinians fear loss of family homes as evictions loom – https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-religion-2ba6f064df3964ceafb6e2ff02303d41
Israelis have tried to make peace deals with the so-called “Palestinians” but those interests that support the Palestinians would prefer war and terrorism to peace agreement.
There are two sides. The Israelis, who will comprise for peace and the Palestinians that are controlled by interests that want to eradicate all Jews.
Maybe they’re upset about being driven from the places where their families lived for generations.
That’s something people should consider before the invade another country and try to destroy it; you MIGHT lose.
Antisemitism is readily accepted within the Democrat party because they happily sacrifice lives to avoid conflict.
That’s a load of horse manure.
Actually, it isn’t.
There’s a reason why right-wing media constantly remind their target audiences to stay away from mainstream media.
Because the leftist media is antisemitic and supports terrorists killing Jews.
Antisemitism is par for the course with Democrats. Or are you going to tell us that The Squad doesn’t hate Jews with every thing in them?
He would be more than happy to tell you that. Truth has no hold on him or his party.
Criticism of Netanyahu makes someone anti-Jewish to the same degree that criticism of Trump makes someone unAmerican.
No, but supporting terrorists trying to exterminate Jews for being Jews is most definitely antisemitic.
Also, opposition to Trump because he supports Americans instead of socialism is most definitely anti-American.