| Topic: | Re:Re:Peaceful march of Jews in London to support Israel...... | |
| Posted by: | John Hawkes | |
| Date/Time: | 29/11/23 14:56:00 |
| Ms Bond This is the definition of antisemitism produced by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. '“Anti-Semitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of anti-Semitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.” It is accepted by most Western governments including ours and the then Prime Minister Theresa May said the adoption meant: “There will be one definition of anti-Semitism – in essence, language or behaviour that displays hatred towards Jews because they are Jews – and anyone guilty of that will be called out on it.” It does not preclude criticism of the state of Israel where about 25% of the population are Arabic or of other non-Jewish racial background and where ten members of the Knesset are also non-Jewish. Though far too often criticism of the state of Israel is just cover for criticism of Jews as Jews i.e antisemitism and this was pretty obviously taking place in the recent pro-Palestine marches. However the criticism surely should be that which could be reasonably directed at any other western-style democracy which Israel of course is. Legitimate internal criticism of its challenge to its judiciary only proves this. We do not read much about internal protest of Government behaviour in Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, Iran, Saudi..... I think that most would see the recent Palestine support protests as being as much antisemitic as anti-Israel. On the other hand the Jewish support march was Jews demonstrating their solidarity to each other, joined by non-Jews who fear the rise of antisemitism in the UK from Islamists. I have read no report that in anyway it was a protest against or attack on Palestinians. Finally did you read the latest report of how Hamas treated its hostages captured on 7th October when it also slaughtered 1200 Jews and took 240 hostage ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67556006 Nice people huh ? |