Ben Eleijah – as some may know, the EDL (English Defence League) is a far right wing racist group in UK that spreads hate about Muslims. I’m not sure what you mean by “the Zionists” but the UK’s Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks and most mainstream Jewish groups in the UK who, in some shape or form, are supportive of Israel are also totally opposed to the EDL and have refused to be exploited by this vile group. Sadly, there are far-right wing rabbi’s who have succumbed but they are in a minority. Sikhs, Hindus and other groups with a history of conflict with Muslims have also resisted attempts at exploitation by the EDL.

Be careful about tarring everyone with the same brush.

Ben

For most part Jews live comfortably in Europe and are not about to flee on mass to Israel. Cant speak for all of Europe but lived for 10 years near to the now infamous Finsbury Part mosque in London (before it became infamous) and ultra-orthodox Jews from nearby Stanford Hill would walk the streets with Muslims from various parts of North Africa without difficulty. Jews are very entrenched in parts of North London and all echelons of society. Even from before the time of Disraeli they were fiercely patriotic and today are not going anywhere. They are not about to give up their warm beer and cricket for some ugly apartment in a WB settlement.

Yes there are pockets of hate – in particular on some Uni campuses – but no worse than elsewhere and British Jews have won support and protection because they are organised, smart and, for the most part, have charm, wit and tact. Cant speak for French Jews but even after the terrible events in Marseilles, not many have left. Also many European Jews take a critical view of some of Isr’s behaviour (esp in the WB) which would make them anti-Semites according to the simplistic equation by Geofff (sic) that anti-Zionism = anti-Semitism.

This article unfortunately smacks of a long running propaganda campaign which says that because of the possibility of another Holocaust, Diaspora Jews should show unquestioning support for Israel – and if possible make Aliyah to overcome its demographic issues. Aliyah aside, if Israel wants to win support from the European Diaspora, it can also try conducting itself better before engaging in uninformed and transparent fear mongering.

Ben (not Ben Eleijah)

Ben you should be ashamed of yourself and G-D forbid we ever have an urgent need for Israel again, I hope they slam the door in your face.

Why don’t you go and play on the NIF or AJDS web site/Facebook page

If you allow hate driven antisemites like Ben Eleijah equal space they will grab it with both hands and drive you out

Antizionism = Antisemitism

If you need proof of this truth then just look at his comment. Less than fifty words and yet he (she? it? managed to cram in ten lies.

If we cannot see this ourselves then how can we expect others to?

The internet is full of this filth. It’s your business of course but I would really prefer not to see this vile and ugly muck on the rare occasion I visit J- Wire. I come here for respite.

Che Gorilla
Human Rights Activist

http://geofffff.blogspot.com.au/

http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5292536695398683203#editor/target=post;postID=3890426141542331979

Hello Nushkutan

Abuse, slander and intimidation are the standard practices of Zionist hasbara. They don’t bother me, but only serve the purpose of betraying the intellectual and moral emptyness of Zionism. You are welcome to disprove the views I had expressed, but instead chose to try and silence me with abuse.