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Showing Original Post only (View all)Trump is no more racist than mainstream Israeli policy [View all]
http://972mag.com/trump-is-no-more-racist-than-mainstream-israeli-policy/114613/
Israeli politicians are joining the global pushback against Donald Trumps anti-Muslim racism. But guess what other country bans Muslim immigration?
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Racism and various forms of discrimination against Muslims, Arabs, and Palestinians is just as rampant here in Israel as it is inside the Trump camp, if not more so. Except in Israel, racism and ethno-religious discrimination is not only accepted rhetoric in the halls of power and the sidewalk cafes of Tel Aviv, it is also long-standing formal state policy.
Trump called to ban Muslims from entering the United States. In Israel, there is already a law banning Muslims from immigrating the Law of Return which gives that right to Jews alone. Even those who were born here but fled, or whose families lived here for generations upon generations, are forbidden from returning.
The Anti-Defamation League on Monday called Trumps plan to bar people from entry to the United States based on their religion is deeply offensive and runs contrary to our nations deepest values. Has the ADL ever spoken out against Israels Jewish-only immigration law and discriminatory border control policies?
Israeli politicians are joining the global pushback against Donald Trumps anti-Muslim racism. But guess what other country bans Muslim immigration?
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Racism and various forms of discrimination against Muslims, Arabs, and Palestinians is just as rampant here in Israel as it is inside the Trump camp, if not more so. Except in Israel, racism and ethno-religious discrimination is not only accepted rhetoric in the halls of power and the sidewalk cafes of Tel Aviv, it is also long-standing formal state policy.
Trump called to ban Muslims from entering the United States. In Israel, there is already a law banning Muslims from immigrating the Law of Return which gives that right to Jews alone. Even those who were born here but fled, or whose families lived here for generations upon generations, are forbidden from returning.
The Anti-Defamation League on Monday called Trumps plan to bar people from entry to the United States based on their religion is deeply offensive and runs contrary to our nations deepest values. Has the ADL ever spoken out against Israels Jewish-only immigration law and discriminatory border control policies?
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Oh, a lot of Palestinians who are muslim would like to return after being kicked out in 47-48.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Dec 2015
#5
And their progeny. After all the expulsion is still an expulsion for all of them, right?
R. Daneel Olivaw
Dec 2015
#16
They ought to be granted automatic citizenship in the newly created Palestinian state
oberliner
Dec 2015
#18
Obviously, you only know the Leftist definition of apartheid and not the real world one.
aranthus
Dec 2015
#44
Seems all supporters of Israel are dubious individuals unworthy of rational discourse.
shira
Dec 2015
#64
Well, shak. It has something to do with a matter you don't undetstand.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Dec 2015
#73
In a fully democratic country, rights are granted without regards to ethnicity.
Little Tich
Dec 2015
#80
Some Jews claim that their link to the land of Israel goes back a long time, way before 1948.
Little Tich
Dec 2015
#82
I think Israel should be judged by its most discriminatory laws, or perhaps the sum of them.
Little Tich
Dec 2015
#84
Have you not read the antisemitic filth about Jewish bloodlines, posted here ?
King_David
Dec 2015
#34
It's genetics, dave. Everybody has genes. Genes tell where your ancestors came from...
R. Daneel Olivaw
Dec 2015
#35
So you're suggesting that ahem...Democratic Israel is as bad as some right wing theocratic kingdoms?
R. Daneel Olivaw
Dec 2015
#4
Israel has a different relationship with many Muslim countries than the US does
oberliner
Dec 2015
#13
"Similarly, with respect to immigration, Israel has explicitly from its creation been defined
R. Daneel Olivaw
Dec 2015
#15
you keep posting the same Tikkun link as though it's new the one Rabbi Lerner refuted
azurnoir
Dec 2015
#12
Only a moron would believe that Netanbooboo is to the left of anything.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Dec 2015
#37
Like I wrote, I know & you know you can't name even 1 well known anti-Zio BDS-hole.....
shira
Dec 2015
#50
Trump is an anti-semite as well as a follower of other forms of racism.
Agnosticsherbet
Dec 2015
#59
No, I have been following with the biggoted anti-semite racist has done.
Agnosticsherbet
Dec 2015
#61