Antisemitism & Political Perspectives
June 2024
Part 1 of 2
Introduction
The root of antisemitism is the word "Semite," and Semites are the
descendants of Shem, one of Noah's three sons. Genesis 6:10 tells us,
"And Noah begat three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth Gen 6:10."
The Semites are the ancestors of the Jews and Arabs. If someone is of
Semitic descent, it means he or she has Jewish or Arab ancestry. It is
noteworthy that when the word is used as a compound, "antisemitic", the
connotation of the word no longer refers to Arabs but to Jews.
Are the Israelites a model nation
from a political perspective?
Early Political System: The ancient Israelites had a government system
that was considered advanced for its time, with leadership concepts
such as kings, judges and prophets who had different roles and
responsibilities.
The Torah, the holy book of Judaism, contains legal rules and
principles that are considered to underlie morality and social justice.
Israel is a parliamentary democracy with a multi-party system and free
elections.
Israel is known as a country that is advanced in the fields of
technology, science and innovation, with many discoveries and
contributions that are beneficial to the world.
On the other hand, Israel is involved in various political conflicts
and controversies, especially regarding its territory and relations
with Palestine.
There are allegations of human rights violations against Palestinians
in the Israeli-occupied territories.
Political and social inequality between different ethnic and
religious groups in Israel remains an issue at hand.
Antisemitism now crosses all national
borders
The author believes that antisemitism not only impacts the Jewish
people globally, but also poses a threat to friends and supporters of
the Jewish people and the state of Israel.
Antisemitism used to impact Jews in Israel and abroad. In fact, before
1948, it only affected Jews in the Diaspora, but soon after the
creation of the modern state of Israel, Israel's actions, indirectly,
became the actions of all Jews throughout the world. Today, no Jew is
exempt from the dangers of global antisemitism.
If you support the Jewish people or show signs of sympathy for Israel,
such as signs, flags, or written statements, you are now a target. In
the eyes of antisemites, you have chosen a side, because you support
the “oppressors”, you have become perpetrators of crimes against
humanity, oppression, apartheid, occupation and genocide.
Jewish historian Bat Ye'Or wrote: "Slanderous terms such as 'settlers',
'occupiers', 'Nazis' and 'occupied Palestinian territories' project a
demonic character on Israelis that evokes the anti-Jewish verbal the
violence of the Nazis. "
The world community is truly in a repeat of the 1930s and 40s.
Example:
Pro-Palestinian activists painted the famous Bueren steps in the
Belgian city of Liege with the colors of the Palestinian flag overnight
as a form of solidarity with the people of Gaza who endured the wrath
of Israel's genocidal war.
The city of Liege cut ties with Israel in April 2023 due to
running an apartheid regime in Palestine.
Previously, trade unions in Belgium had rejected arms exports to Israel
as a reflection of world support for the Palestinian cause since
October 7 2023.
There was tension between Israel and Belgium when Israel summoned the
Belgian envoy in September 2023 following statements by the Belgian
Minister of International Development, Caroline Gennez. Gennez alleged
that entire [Palestinian] villages were wiped off the map by Israel.
Another
example;
A pro-Palestinian group cut up and painted over a century-old,
priceless painting of Lord Balfour. The red paint is a symbol of the
"genocide" carried out by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza. Lord
Balfour was a British statesman who wrote the now famous Balfour
Declaration in 1917 while serving as foreign minister, thus providing
momentum for the birth of the modern state of Israel. So, naturally, in
the eyes of those who hate Israel and Jews, the painting should be
removed!
So, this is what delusional antisemitism looks like. You no longer need
to be Jewish, Israeli, Christian Zionist, or a supporter of Judaism to
be targeted.
f the Jews associated the canary with the coal mine of civilization,
the bird was dead and no one noticed!
Notes:
The term "canary in the coal mine" is a metaphor used to describe a
situation or condition where someone or something is in an environment
that does not suit them or make them feels uncomfortable. In this
context, a "canary" is a small bird that usually lives in the open or
in a cage, while a "coal mine" is an environment full of dust, smoke,
and a dirty environment.
So, this expression is used to describe the incompatibility or
discomfort of a person or community's mental attitude of being in a
place that is not by its actual circumstances or environment. For
example, if a person who is sensitive to dust and dirty environments is
forced to work in a coal mine, it could be said that he is like a
"canary in the coal mine". This means that he feels uncomfortable or
does not fit into his work environment.
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https://www.artforum.com/news/activist-damages-painting-of-lord-balfour-who-played-key-role-in-creation-israel-550588/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-global-surge-of-antisemitism-france-stands-out-with-near-quadrupling-of-cases/
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