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)

Sunday 13 November 2016

Melanie Phillips on Trump's Triumph (video)

 Melanie Phillips, calling Trump's triumph "a kind of populist revolution," inter alia defends him from perceptions of antisemitism and racism, likening the present outrage on the part of the left to the smears of "xenophobia" and "racism" that dogged pro-Brexit voters determined to preserve their culture and restrict illegal immigration.  Historian Simon Schama takes issue ... but Melanie reminds him of the terrible antisemitism on the part of leftists that has exploded under "respectable" non-controversial administrations ...


(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSEnq40AX0I)

5 comments:

  1. List of Palestinian suicide attacks on Wikipedia:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Palestinian_suicide_attacks

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  2. Interesting article on Trump's victory's impact on European populism. https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/9309/trump-europe

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  3. Absolutely, Ian.
    I'm pretty sure I put that video on some time ago.

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  4. Hmmmmm

    http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/122719/proud-zionist-simon-schama-defends-israel%E2%80%99s-action-gaza

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YglosLR1Wbo

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