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Topic History of: Pot ... Kettle .... Black ? Max. showing the last 5 posts - (Last post first)
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In The Know
veritas wrote: there is a huge percentage of Israelis who oppose what their government does but although the word Jew shouldnt be confused with Israeli but it's the many Jewish lobbies that cause it to be.
Even Gerald Kaufmann who was a confirmed Zionist now opposes Israeli government policy.
Veritas
They are clearly not very good at making their voices heard !
In The Know
david wrote: I agree totally with your post above, ITK. However, I would replace the word Jewish with the word Israeli. I know that many zealots use religious arguments as justification for the settlements, but I do know many Jewish people who are fundamentally opposed to what Israel is doing.
Otherwise, yes- good post.
David,
Netanyahu has frequently and recently refered to Israel as "the Jewish state"
steveimp
veritas wrote: there is a huge percentage of Israelis who oppose what their government does but although the word Jew shouldnt be confused with Israeli but it's the many Jewish lobbies that cause it to be.
Even Gerald Kaufmann who was a confirmed Zionist now opposes Israeli government policy.
I'm entitled to apply for an Israeli passport but I doubt I want one these days.
Don't confuse Zionism with Judaism Veritas! Neither are mutually exclusive!
veritas
there is a huge percentage of Israelis who oppose what their government does but although the word Jew shouldnt be confused with Israeli but it's the many Jewish lobbies that cause it to be.
Even Gerald Kaufmann who was a confirmed Zionist now opposes Israeli government policy.
I'm entitled to apply for an Israeli passport but I doubt I want one these days.
david
I agree totally with your post above, ITK. However, I would replace the word Jewish with the word Israeli. I know that many zealots use religious arguments as justification for the settlements, but I do know many Jewish people who are fundamentally opposed to what Israel is doing.