Tag: BDS

ICHAD hate in the church
anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, antisemitism in the church, BDS, Conflict history, NGO's, The I/P conflict

ICAHD bring antisemitism into the Church. The story of the ‘sick’ Israelis

Yesterday was a distressing day. When I go to these events, I usually promise myself that I will not fall prey to the obvious bait set out in front of me. Sometimes, it is difficult to remain completely calm in the face of the spiteful and twisted message that is put across. This ICAHD event was one of those. Reverend Rosemary Fletcher and ICAHD I … Continue reading ICAHD bring antisemitism into the Church. The story of the ‘sick’ Israelis

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Warwick Jews
anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, BDS, Conflict history, extremism on campus, Islamic terrorism, The I/P conflict

Uni of Warwick – false accusations of aggressive & misogynistic behaviour

The story goes that three Jewish people turned up at the University of Warwick, and were told that the ‘public’ event had suddenly turned ‘private’. Warwick has a small clique of distinctly anti-Israel activist academics. The full account was written within hours of the event, and published on this blog. Soon after my report was published, news organisations began to run articles covering the episode. … Continue reading Uni of Warwick – false accusations of aggressive & misogynistic behaviour

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eugenics, university of warwick
anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, BDS, Conflict history, extremism on campus, The I/P conflict

Jews denied entry to eugenics libel event at the University of Warwick

Last night, at the University of Warwick, Faculty arranged a public talk that accused Israel of eugenics. Let us digest a simple truth. Like with most medical or technological innovations, Israel is a global powerhouse in fertility treatment. Every Israeli citizen, regardless of race, religion or colour, receives equal treatment. If you are Muslim and in need of IVF then no citizenship in the world, guarantees … Continue reading Jews denied entry to eugenics libel event at the University of Warwick

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Nazis, BDS
anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, BDS, Conflict history, Islamic terrorism, The I/P conflict

BDS black-lists, naive Jews and rabid Nazis. It has been quite a week

Sometimes I find the landscape a little overwhelming. What I do notice when discussing antisemitism within the community, is that each person stands in his own political corner, and focuses on the antisemites that swarm amidst his own personal ‘political enemy’. Activism against antisemitism is often ‘contained’ by political bias. This means that against Nazis on the far-right, there is a clear consensus, but when … Continue reading BDS black-lists, naive Jews and rabid Nazis. It has been quite a week

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BDS Boycott
anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, BDS, Conflict history, extremism on campus, Islamic terrorism, The I/P conflict

Boycott – BDS – maximalist Arab rejectionism and failures of logic

The Maximalist Arab position The original Arab position was that there should be no Jewish self-rule, and Jewish refugees should not be accepted into Palestine. A boycott of Jewish businesses began in the early 1920’s. By 1930 Arabs had committed massacres against ancient Jewish communities. Much of the Arab effort of the 1930’s was spent violently protesting the arrival of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. … Continue reading Boycott – BDS – maximalist Arab rejectionism and failures of logic

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Lorde
anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, BDS, Conflict history, The I/P conflict

Following the hate – an open letter to Lorde

Lorde, Last week you read and responded to an open letter asking you to cancel the gig in Israel. This letter isn’t like that one. As soon as any artist lists Israel as a tour destination, an industry springs to life to bully them into cancelling. The letter you read last week is an element of that industry. Polished, packed full of disinformation and written … Continue reading Following the hate – an open letter to Lorde

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anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, antisemitism in the church, BDS, extremism on campus, The I/P conflict

Why you shouldn’t just shrug your shoulders at SOAS

For those of us who have experienced the hostility of SOAS, even images of the building can create an uneasy feeling. Those Jews who attend events, tell tales of the anti-Jewish rhetoric that thrives and multiplies there. Yet until you have personally experienced it, it is difficult to adequately describe the threat SOAS presents. Too many people make the mistake of suggesting SOAS, like towns … Continue reading Why you shouldn’t just shrug your shoulders at SOAS

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pro-Palestinian racists and thugs
anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, BDS, extremism on campus, The I/P conflict

Pro-Palestinian activism. Violent, intolerant, dangerous and racist

If anyone knows the true face of Pro-Palestinian activism in the UK, then I do. My assessment is not built on assumptions, bias, or just a dislike of their politics. I simply spent a long time dressed as one of them. Going to their events, seeing how they act, and listening carefully to what they were saying. It didn’t take long before I realised that … Continue reading Pro-Palestinian activism. Violent, intolerant, dangerous and racist

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Radiohead protest
anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, BDS, Islamic terrorism, Media Bias

Scottish BDS in Glasgow who protest Radiohead promote Holocaust denial

‘There’s no antisemitism ‘ere guv’. We are just humanitarians who want to protest the Radiohead gig in Israel. Just four days ago, on the 7th July, a few Scottish anti-Israel activists set out to protest the fact Radiohead are going to perform in Israel. As usual, this BDS activity is noisy and makes local and industry press. Here is an image of the protestors in … Continue reading Scottish BDS in Glasgow who protest Radiohead promote Holocaust denial

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anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, antisemitism in the church, BDS, Islamic terrorism, NGO's, The I/P conflict, United Nations

Avi Shlaim, the foolish old man and the adoring church goers

It is the 27th June 2017. I have just returned from an event at St James’s Church, an Anglican church in Piccadilly, London. It has a history of anti-Israel activism. Tonight Avi Shlaim was speaking at the ‘Embrace Annual Lecture’.  The official subject was to ‘explore Britain’s historical and current relationship with Palestine’. The main drumbeat provided another anti-Israel festival. This one was delivered with … Continue reading Avi Shlaim, the foolish old man and the adoring church goers

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