While a majority of Mizrachi Jews forced from their homes in Arab countries went to Israel, not all did - suggesting that the move was anything but “voluntary.” For instance, many Jews who fled Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco did not go to Israel but relocated to France. Many Jews expelled from other Arab countries came to the U.S. But then, when you wish to present an ahistorical narrative, facts are likely to get in the way.
I still don't understand why Jews are not allowed to have a land of their own. What is the problem? Every other nation gets to have a land. It doesn't make sense.
I often wonder if the Muslim world addresses the "brain" drain their policies promoted; whatever happened to the business acumen in these countries (i.e. Armenian craftsmen, Jewish merchants, Algernian musicians and composers, Greek enterpreneurs .... and now the "state" of Muslim counties, a shadow of their past with little hope or plan for the future.
When Palestinians are displaced by Jews, then it is a crime! But, when Jews are displaced by Palestinians, it is an honour! Talk about double standards on steroids! Eh?
This was really well written. Thank you!
While a majority of Mizrachi Jews forced from their homes in Arab countries went to Israel, not all did - suggesting that the move was anything but “voluntary.” For instance, many Jews who fled Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco did not go to Israel but relocated to France. Many Jews expelled from other Arab countries came to the U.S. But then, when you wish to present an ahistorical narrative, facts are likely to get in the way.
I still don't understand why Jews are not allowed to have a land of their own. What is the problem? Every other nation gets to have a land. It doesn't make sense.
The genocide of other faiths by Muslims are relegated to tiny columns or not reported at all 😡😡
There is genocide of Christians going on in Africa by Muslims .
There is genocide of Hindus happening in Bangladesh by Muslims.
All minorities are persecuted in Pakistan and Bangladesh but no one baits an eyelid 🤬🤬
I often wonder if the Muslim world addresses the "brain" drain their policies promoted; whatever happened to the business acumen in these countries (i.e. Armenian craftsmen, Jewish merchants, Algernian musicians and composers, Greek enterpreneurs .... and now the "state" of Muslim counties, a shadow of their past with little hope or plan for the future.
When Palestinians are displaced by Jews, then it is a crime! But, when Jews are displaced by Palestinians, it is an honour! Talk about double standards on steroids! Eh?
And then every Jew across the Middle East and North Africa was ethnically cleansed. What's your point?
O M G ... you are literally arguing that life is awesome for Jews in Arab and Muslim countries? Wow. Historical revisionism.
Once again, excellent commentary, papa J!