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Robin Alexander's avatar

“The anti-Israel / anti-Jew hate speech made me uncomfortable.” Simple.

Btw, something I noticed for years and years but recently changing. The label “Jew” had been used derogatorily for so long that Jews were always saying “I’m Jewish” rather than “I’m a Jew”. Now I hear people proudly saying “Jew”

Susan Hirshorn's avatar

Well said. Since the protests began I used the terms "anti-Israel protestors" or "Pro-Hamas militants" to describe these gatherings of paid activists, anti-Semitic orcs and drugged-out losers who crawled out of their parents' basements to screech lies and attack Jews. Their kefiyahs are the 21st century version of Hitler’s brownshirts. Shame on Amazon and other vendors who sell them, although I understand some creative souls have turned them into “pooper scoopers” for their dogs.

The good news is that many of these protests have finally been disbanded by police. And they can no longer pass themselves off as righteous events organized by sincere students. For example, in a major court ruling in Virginia, a Richmond judge ordered that a so-called “pro-Palestinian” group - American Muslims for Palestinians - with alleged ties to the terrorist organization Hamas must turn over closely guarded financial documents. This represents a significant setback for American Muslims for Palestine, a Virginia-based nonprofit organization that could now be compelled to turn over sensitive financial records, including donor information it has long successfully shielded from public view.

If Israel’s enemies have been winning the PR war, I think they have overplayed their hand. As the presidential election heats up we will be hearing less about supporting not-so-innocent Palestinians and more about removing the influence of terrorism in our schools and other institutions.

Gail Weiss's avatar

I use the term “pro-Hamas” to describe the witless anti-Israel protesters. They are paid by Hamas funders, after all.

blackdog1955's avatar

We say, “Well, you know, it’s sort of complex. In the time of Abraham." Perfect. "Never Again" is in your face powerful.

Dan's avatar

Absolutely, Ken. And behind Hamas are the Nazis who support them. We have monitored the Alliance of Hamas with the (Re-formed) Nazi Party here in London. All of this is now in the Record and with the Authorities here in Europe, and in The US too. So, don't worry too much about the Screamers. It is a form of Narcissism.

Uri Ravel's avatar

Right on! They are not "Pro-Palestinian" because they do not support Palestinians in any way. They are "Pro-Hamas". I went to a "Pro-Palestinian" rally in Montreal with a sign that read "Hamas: surrender and save the children of Gaza". I was quickly stopped and my sign was grabbed violently and destroyed on the spot.

Alex Fox's avatar

A gentile friend of mine referred to these individuals as "pro-terrorist protestors." This is great, because it is accurate, easy to understand, and has an alliterative quality that underscores the absurdity of their position.

Ash 1952's avatar

If you want to know the source of these protests which do cost enormous amounts of money, trace where the funding is coming from .

I have always said for all issues follow the money.

Pat's BEATEN WITH A SHTICK's avatar

Perhaps. I'm genuinely not sure that is the key here. I've been involved in grassroots organizing. It really doesn't cost much to get people who are motivated (even if their motivation is antisemitism) to hit the streets. You may be right. But I'm not convinced.

Ash 1952's avatar

I believe you need to look deeper, soros donated 15 million right at start . Irgc has also funnelled funding. There is also funding from mosques and we know where most of mosques get funding from .

Time you tune in your antenna

Manuel Capel's avatar

Chanting slogans is for people having only the reptilian part of their brain working. However, if you want to counter slogans for slogans, I would suggest to just mirror the opposite side: "Free Israel" (from terrorism, UN bullying etc.), "from the river to the sea, Israel will be free", or "Israel stays alive" (English approximation of "Am Israel hai"). I have tons of idea if you need hehe

Susan Sullivan's avatar

Pro Palestine is a contagious disease. It is spreading like wildfire, resulting in collective hysteria.

Larry Fishman's avatar

That's what I've been saying for months. The hate rallies, vile social media posts etc. aren't pro-anything. I get really annoyed when I see the media refer to the various pro-Hamas "encampments" as "pro-Palestinian". As you say most of the participants haven't got a clue what or where "Palestine" is.

Richard Hacker's avatar

I have a snappy slogan for you. "From the river to the sea, Hamas shall cease to be."

Steven Brizel's avatar

These protesters are anti Semites

Rico's avatar

More specifically, they’re Jew haters.

Larry935613's avatar

There is no Palestine. There are just two legged sub humans calling themselves Palestinians.

Pat's BEATEN WITH A SHTICK's avatar

That's a pretty clear echo of Nazi language.

Larry935613's avatar

Funny no one calling October 7 Nazi like. Call me whatever you like. Just keep shooting

Jonah's avatar

"If a man lies with a man as with a woman, they have both committed an abomination. They must surely be put to death." Leviticus 20:13.

That is not some wild, Far Right Christian conspiracy.

That is the Torah.

That is from the bedrock of Judaism.

Yes, there are ways to show compassion on that offense. Likely the Sanhedrin would not vote the death penalty due to circumstances and human weakness.

But don't mistake things such as acknowledging and strengthening G-d's intended relationship, man and a woman, as the same kind of animus as the bloodthirsty Palestinians who want to destroy Jews with the fervor of Haman.

Especially since the Christians, who takes this line of the Torah more seriously than even we do (and that is NOT something we should be proud of) tend to support Israel -- often more than we do ourselves. (Again, that is NOT something we should be proud of. Grateful, perhaps. Proud? No. We should not be relying on Christians to do what we should be doing.).

When we stray from G-d's laws, G-d punishes us.

This is the deal of Deuteronomy 28.

This is repeated again and again and again in the Tanach.

Don't think you're gonna get help from the leftist idol worshippers.

It was G-D who took you out Egypt.

It was not the Leftists. You owe them NOTHING.

Pat's BEATEN WITH A SHTICK's avatar

Oh my. You're really going THERE? I can't be bothered responding to that.

Jonah's avatar

Then don't, but the bad things will keep happening.

I see plenty of Queers for Palestine t-shirts.

I do not see many Queers for Israel t-shirts.

They don't care if you marched for gay rights or same sex marriage in the past.

Jewish Grandmother's avatar

I understand that you take the Torah literally, but is that true of everything in it? Are you okay with the treatment of the Midianites described in Numbers 31, where they are exhorted to do what Hamas did on October 7th, just to give one example? Some of us revere Torah as a document that reflects our history while teaching us how to be mensches in the present.

Jonah's avatar

What's the point of Judaism if we can't even treasure our finding documents?

G-d goes into the detail on the wickedness of the Canaanite tribes, including the Midianites. Israel is ordered to drive them out, and warned "If you don't, they'll harrass you, they'll cause you to worship other gods, and YOU will be driven out."

So the Israelites fought for a while. Couldn't finished the job. Tolerated some of them. Starting praying to Baal, Moloch and Astarte, and got driven out by Assyria and Babylon.

Do half measures work? It didn't work back then. And it doesn't seem to be working today.

Israel saved the life of SInwar. Sinwar showed his gratitude by murdering 1200 Jews. Is that the answer?

Jewish Grandmother's avatar

With all of this, I am in complete agreement, Jonah.

George Austin's avatar

Well said! While I am a gentile, I read the Torah and follow the Jewish Messiah (I won't debate that here). The tiny nation of Israel seems to be a stumbling block for many. And, if I understand correctly, it could get worse before it gets better. In my opinion most people don't truly think. They react to things they WANT to be true. We should all know the truth that there is no such place as Palestine, nor is there a "Palestinian" people. But that truth doesn't matter to them...or to their puppet masters who will use anyone they can to position themselves in places of power and wealth.

Jonah's avatar

Pretty much. I don't think there's much to be gained by thinking we're smarter than G-d.

gary gibson's avatar

It’s pro terrorist .

Gab's avatar

It was always pro-TERRORIST