Hatred
It is not considerations of human rights, land ownership or security barriers that drives the Palestinian cause, it is hatred, pure and simple. Here are some examples.
Two Israeli Arab terrorists who were caught trying to blow up a school filled with children in Karmiel in 2004 were released from prison today after serving their sentences (in some countries they would have been executed). They were welcomed and feted in their village in Galillee by a large crowd of well-wishers waving Palestinian, Syrian and even HIzbollah flags. They were treatred as heroes and Sheikh Raed, leader of the Northern Islamic League, spoke of them in glowing terms, telling the youth that they should emulate these heroes. And they are Israeli Arabs, a fifth column. And what are the rest of us Jewish Israelis to do, just accept their enmity, their hatred and their terrorism?
In another case, Israeli Arabs have joined Palestinian Arabs in boycotting goods from Jewish settlements on the West Bank. Now this might seem to be politically correct to some leftists, but think of the consequences. First, the West Bank settlements are major employers of local Arab labor, without their employment many will go hungry, because the PA does not have enough money to feed them (foreign aid has largely gone into the pockets of the political elite). While this is happening, Israel is allowing food grown on the West Bank to be exported through Israeli ports (Haifa and Ashdod) and allowing produce to be trucked through the border to Jordan and thence to other Arab countries. In response to this Arab boycott Israel should stop all these activities and many others (supplying electricity, water and medicines) to the West Bank population. Is the Palestinian boycott an indication of the Palestinian desire for peace?
In Ramallah the PA have named a town square in honor of a notorious terrorist Abu Ayash who blew up and killed many Jewish people. In general there is a culture of honoring terrorists, including naming streets, schools and buildings after them. It is also done in Gaza by Hamas but this is being done by the Fatah Government. This practice has been condemned by the US Government. The PA justify these abhorrent practices by saying that unlike Hamas they oppose using violence against Israeli citizens. This is supposed to show progress.
These things are happening, of course, just as the so-called "proximity talks" are supposed to start to bring about peace. However, in a deliberate snub to Israel, Pres. Abbas has delayed his participation until a vote by the Fatah Central Committee supports his involvement. Not only should this have been done much sooner, but what kind of enthusiasm does it show when one of the participants can hardly bring himself to take part. The PA also issued a statement that they are negotiating with the US not with Israel. This is the result of the Obama Administration's machinations.
Given these and other disturbing examples of hatred, including attacks on Jews in Europe, particularly France, and attacks against Israel in the UN and other international agencies, how can any self-respecting liberal ever support these people. If they do, I suggest we call them "liberal-fascists," like the Islamo-fascists with whom they have a coalition. In fact in France, for the first time a new party has emerged to contest the upcoming elections, it is the "Anti-Zionist Party." Such is the state of degeneration of European society that in some places Jews will soon find themselves being prevented from participating in political activities, they will once again have been deemed beyond the pale of civilized society. I hope the Jews of France get this message and come to Israel where they are welcome and can live their daily lives without fear.
Two Israeli Arab terrorists who were caught trying to blow up a school filled with children in Karmiel in 2004 were released from prison today after serving their sentences (in some countries they would have been executed). They were welcomed and feted in their village in Galillee by a large crowd of well-wishers waving Palestinian, Syrian and even HIzbollah flags. They were treatred as heroes and Sheikh Raed, leader of the Northern Islamic League, spoke of them in glowing terms, telling the youth that they should emulate these heroes. And they are Israeli Arabs, a fifth column. And what are the rest of us Jewish Israelis to do, just accept their enmity, their hatred and their terrorism?
In another case, Israeli Arabs have joined Palestinian Arabs in boycotting goods from Jewish settlements on the West Bank. Now this might seem to be politically correct to some leftists, but think of the consequences. First, the West Bank settlements are major employers of local Arab labor, without their employment many will go hungry, because the PA does not have enough money to feed them (foreign aid has largely gone into the pockets of the political elite). While this is happening, Israel is allowing food grown on the West Bank to be exported through Israeli ports (Haifa and Ashdod) and allowing produce to be trucked through the border to Jordan and thence to other Arab countries. In response to this Arab boycott Israel should stop all these activities and many others (supplying electricity, water and medicines) to the West Bank population. Is the Palestinian boycott an indication of the Palestinian desire for peace?
In Ramallah the PA have named a town square in honor of a notorious terrorist Abu Ayash who blew up and killed many Jewish people. In general there is a culture of honoring terrorists, including naming streets, schools and buildings after them. It is also done in Gaza by Hamas but this is being done by the Fatah Government. This practice has been condemned by the US Government. The PA justify these abhorrent practices by saying that unlike Hamas they oppose using violence against Israeli citizens. This is supposed to show progress.
These things are happening, of course, just as the so-called "proximity talks" are supposed to start to bring about peace. However, in a deliberate snub to Israel, Pres. Abbas has delayed his participation until a vote by the Fatah Central Committee supports his involvement. Not only should this have been done much sooner, but what kind of enthusiasm does it show when one of the participants can hardly bring himself to take part. The PA also issued a statement that they are negotiating with the US not with Israel. This is the result of the Obama Administration's machinations.
Given these and other disturbing examples of hatred, including attacks on Jews in Europe, particularly France, and attacks against Israel in the UN and other international agencies, how can any self-respecting liberal ever support these people. If they do, I suggest we call them "liberal-fascists," like the Islamo-fascists with whom they have a coalition. In fact in France, for the first time a new party has emerged to contest the upcoming elections, it is the "Anti-Zionist Party." Such is the state of degeneration of European society that in some places Jews will soon find themselves being prevented from participating in political activities, they will once again have been deemed beyond the pale of civilized society. I hope the Jews of France get this message and come to Israel where they are welcome and can live their daily lives without fear.
posted by Jack Cohen at 8:01 AM
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