Eretz Israel is our unforgettable historic homeland...The Jews who will it shall achieve their State...And whatever we attempt there for our own benefit will redound mightily and beneficially to the good of all mankind. (Theodor Herzl, DerJudenstaat, 1896)

We offer peace and amity to all the neighbouring states and their peoples, and invite them to cooperate with the independent Jewish nation for the common good of all. The State of Israel is ready to contribute its full share to the peaceful progress and development of the Middle East.
(From Proclamation of the State of Israel, 5 Iyar 5708; 14 May 1948)

With a liberal democratic political system operating under the rule of law, a flourishing market economy producing technological innovation to the benefit of the wider world, and a population as educated and cultured as anywhere in Europe or North America, Israel is a normal Western country with a right to be treated as such in the community of nations.... For the global jihad, Israel may be the first objective. But it will not be the last. (Friends of Israel Initiative)

Wednesday 20 February 2013

Demonstration In Melbourne Against Geert Wilders (video)

Organised by Students For Palestine, and with the comrades from Socialist Alliance inevitably participating, here's a demo in the Melbourne suburb of Somerton on 19 February against the appearance of anti-Islamist campaigner Geert Wilders at a public meeting organised by the Q Society.


Demonstrators physically tried to prevent people from going in to hear Wilders: see, for instance, this report.

For the cancellation of the controversial Dutch politician's Perth speech see here. (Hat tip: reader Shirlee)

More here

2 comments:

  1. I would be interested to know if the Perth hotel which summarily cancelled the booking, is to be sued for breach of contract - as it should be.

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  2. The CBD hotel is still unnamed in reports.
    More on Wilders here:
    http://www.theage.com.au/national/change-religion-politician-tells-muslims-20130219-2ep21.html

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