| UN Special Rapporteur report on antisemitism is pretty goodnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown), 08 Oct 04:45 AM The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of re | | The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Ahmed Shaheed, has issued his final report on antisemitism.
It is actually good.
The litmus test is whether the report admits that anti-Zionism is antisemitism, and it definitely does.
Excerpts: The Special Rapporteur also takes note of numerous reports of an increase in many countries of what is sometimes called "left-wing" antisemitism, in which individuals claiming to hold anti-racist and anti-imperialist views employ antisemitic narratives or tropes in the course of expressing anger at the policies or practices of the Government of Israel. In some cases, individuals expressing such views have engaged in Holocaust denial; in others, they have conflated Zionism, the self-determination movement of the Jewish people, with racism, claimed that Israel does not have a right to exist and accused those expressing concern about antisemitism of acting in bad faith. The Special Rapporteur emphasizes that it is never acceptable to render Jews as proxies for the Government of Israel. He further recalls that the Secretary-General has characterized "attempts to delegitimize the right of Israel to exist, including calls for its destruction" as a contemporary manifestation of antisemitism. The Special Rapporteur further notes the claims that the objectives, activities and effects of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement...Read More |
From Ian: David Collier: Antisemitism in Ireland – an exclusive report on anti-Jewish hatred Today I publish a 202-page report on antisemitism in Ireland. It is the result of several years of intense research that involved 1000s of hours of online swimming in extremist sewers. The examples and findings presented in the report should sicken anyone interested in combatting antisemitism. What makes it even worse is the level of 'antisemitism denial' coming from the Irish politicians, academics and activists. When you see what is in the report you will understand that there is no denying this – nor does it have anything to do with 'criticism of Israel'. Personally I have been down this road before, with in-depth studies of antisemitism in anti-Israel groups in the UK and of course the Labour Party – but what I saw in Ireland – managed to shake even me. There are almost 200 pages of evidence, and I cannot even begin to do it justice in a single blog. Perhaps it remains possible to give voice to what is inside the report in a single word – and that word is 'horrific'. The situation is horrific at the political level, horrific at the academic level and horrific at the street level. It is almost impossible to overstate how toxic the situation in Ireland has become. The evidence is all in the report which can now be downloaded. For those that want the story of 'antisemitism in Ireland' in shorthand, here are just a few nuggets: Politicians...Read More |
As a photojournalist I know publications much prefer to use free or stock photos rather than pay a photographer. That is expected. It has become the norm. However, what also should be expected is integrity in the use of old photographs. Elder of Ziyon wrote on the negative reactions reported in Arab media to the proposed hotel development in the Jerusalem Armenian Quarter parking lot. His piece was republished the next day in the Algemeiner with a suitable heading: Palestinians Upset at Armenian Church Leasing Out Land to Australian Jew; Not Israeli, But Jew However, it was the image used for Elder's piece that had me seeing red. Algemeiner's photo editor selected an old photograph taken at the Western Wall Plaza during corona over a year ago! An image not near the Armenian Quarter or its parking lot. So upset at the error, I sent Elder messages and photos from my previous visits to the site which I have watched for years. The prospect of a hotel on the spot is an old story. I have documented its progress and slow development. Bothered enough, I went back this morning to verify the scene and check the distances. Why make such a big deal over one photo? For decades, close to a century, Arab leaders having troubles with their rule...Read More |
Our weekly column from the humor site PreOccupied Territory. Check out their Facebook page. Hebron, October 10 - An entrepreneur with a keen sense of local cultural and political sensibilities launched a new operation last month that delivers restaurant and fast food throughout areas under autonomous rule, and reported this week that it has already turned a profit by integrating burgeoning demand with a venerable and abiding sympathy among the populace for Nazi ideology and policies. Businessman Hassan Obeid opened his Uber Alles Eats in mid-August. Revenue forecasts predicted the company would shift from red to black sometime in the first quarter of 2022, but the resonance of a Third Reich slogan combined with the familiarity of the term Uber Eats proved so popular that Mr. Obeid has already generated enough income to pay off initial loans, and now looks to expand the business beyond food delivery. Other food delivery apps and services exist in the Palestinian Territories, but Uber Alles Eats resonates with Palestinians in ways that other, similar operations have failed to do. The "Deutschland über alles" phrase - "Germany above them all" - from a Nazi anthem reminds Palestinians of their leadership's alliance with Hitler and evokes the glory days of when Jews were defenseless victims and still at least a societal peg below them and always...Read More |
From Ian: Eugene Kontorovich: Why the US really wants a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem The Biden administration is trying to partially undo one of Israel's greatest diplomatic achievements of recent decades - the recognition of Israel's sovereignty over Jerusalem. The U.S. is pushing to open a new diplomatic office in Jerusalem to the Palestinian Authority. The U.S. does not want to open a consulate merely to have a place for diplomatic liaisons with the PA. They could easily do this by opening a mission in Abu Dis or Ramallah - where most other countries conduct their relations with the PA. Instead, the purpose of the consulate is to recognize Palestinian claims to Jerusalem. Since its creation, no Israeli government of any political inclination has allowed the opening of a diplomatic mission not to Israel. For Israel to allow this would cement the notion that "both sides" have legitimate claims to the city. Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has expressed his opposition to such a move, making it clear that this is not about a diplomatic office - it is about the status of Jerusalem.Report: US 'quietly asked' PM to suspend settlement constructionThe Biden Administration recently sent a "quiet message" to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett asking him to suspend...Read More |
Hassan Asfour was an aide to Mahmoud Abbas while he was in Tunis and a negotiator for Oslo II, as well as a PA minister and member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, who now edits the Palestinian Amad site.
His latest article says that while Israelis celebrate normalization with Arab countries, the reality is that they are not even close to full normalization. This makes him happy.
His proof is that Israelis cannot walk freely in Egypt's and Jordan's capitals. But he really means Jews. The entity's leaders have the right to be proud of normalization only when we see them walking in the streets of the popular neighborhoods in Cairo, and to sit untouched in the cafes of Al-Sayyida (Zaynab), Al-Hussein and Khan Al-Khalili neighborhoods, and to roam in the center of the Jordanian capital Amman, and visit its popular markets. When we see them there without people throwing their shoes at the visitors, we will say, "Normalization has won."....and then our country will not be our country that we know and love. Until then, the joy of the "entity leaders" with the current normalization will...Read More |
On Wednesday, the Gaza Chamber of Commerce announced that it received 10.447 applications from people wanting to obtain a work permit inside Israel and PA-ruled areas, after the organization announced Israel's offering more permits.
Israel offered 2600 additional permits, according to Gaza officials.
Times of Israel adds
An Israeli security official said authorities decided to allow in 7,000 workers in September but were only able to issue 4,500 permits. They are now taking applications for the remaining 2,500, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. The permits were for businesspeople, rather than day laborers. Two points that the media is reluctant to make:
1. Ever since the new Naftali Bennett-led coalition, Israeli policy has been to help Arabs - within Israel and under Palestinian rule. No one is giving the government any of this credit.
2. If Israel was such an "apartheid state," why are Palestinians flocking to enter it...Read More |
| | | |
אין תגובות:
הוסף רשומת תגובה