A new Holocaust is imminent, if one is to believe Israeli MPs, who spent the afternoon berating European officials about the growing antiwar protests across their countries, centered on criticizing the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.
Officials blamed “one-sided” media reports on the large number of dead civilians in Israel’s attack, and demanded the European Union impose “strict regulations on the format and content” of antiwar demonstrations going forward.
Some of the EU officials present, notably Danish officials, insisted that they had a right to free expression that would be abridged by the proposed “regulations,” but Israeli officials were having none of it, insisting that criticism of Israel was anti-Semitism in and of itself, and that “there is a difference between free speech and incendiary speech.”
The Israeli proposal would see the creation of a Special Commissioner in the European Union that would empowered to “monitor” antiwar protesters and restrict them from portraying Israel an “an aggressor” during its assorted invasions of Palestinian territory.
You’ve got to be f-ing kidding me.
"Too find out who rules you,find out who you cannot criticize?"- Voltaire
Who is Bibi to demand to dictate who has a right to protest in other countries. Butt out, Bibi!
WTF!!!
"criticism of Israel was anti-Semitism in and of itself, and that “there is a difference between free speech and incendiary speech.”
1) This has always been the zionist plan is to conflate criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism. Is it any wonder that "anti-Semitism" is being reported as increasing when Israel is wantonly killing women and children by the hundreds with DIME explosives and fleshette bombs.
2) Natanyahoo who incited the racist crowds of Israelis by claiming Hamas abducted the 3 dead Israelis and demanding revenge in a hate speech the Gestapo would be proud of. We now know that he knew that Hamas was not responsible for the killings and used it as a pretext to continue the zionist genocide.
Well said, Chet Roman
Who said Palestinians are not Semites?
This is an indication of the Zionist sheer arrogance, who do they think they are!!! They dont control the whole world…thank God. The more truth that comes out the weaker and the more hollow the Zionists become. We will march , we will protest until justice is served and the Palestinians are free of this tyranny
Alas, the Zionists –the bad ones–DO control the whole world–through financial institutions, through infiltration into every political party's inner core around the world; and most of all, through the media and show business–which they dominate, if not own outright. The rot is HUGE! The Rothschild family is HUGE. The sad thing is that there are so many, many good Jewish people –courageous, well-educated, saintly, kind, considerate, innovative, etc.(some of these saints even among the Rothschildren)–and they DO speak up against the bad guys (e.g., the bad financiers, Nu'n-yahoo and his predecessor Sharon, etc.). Alas, the Good Jewish people don't get much press coverage, either…because bad people who own the media want to shape things to their benefit and their advertisers' benefits, etc.., versus the public's right to know.
Israel shoots itself in the foot (yet again!). This is a non-starter. European officials will listen politely but will do nothing. The problem is that everybody see the link between Israel and Ukraine. Because the US allowed Putin to violate the Helsinki Final Act over Crimea, the credibility of Israel's American protector is seriously damaged, causing the Israelis to lash out in wild panic in Gaza, trying to show that they don't need US protection but actually demonstrating the contrary (they don't have the means to produce the military equipment they are using nor the fuel to run gas-guzzling military equipment from whatever source).
Read Luke O'Farrell. His articles can be found on heretical.com
Not only are the Israelis fascists they are mad.
Reminds one of a book title by Norman Finkelstein: Beyond chutzpah….
This can't be real. Are the Israelis really seriously attempting to stifle antiwar protests in other countries? Really? Talk about chutzpah…
It's just a guess but I'm betting these outrageous demands are only going to inflame the protesters to larger crowds. It will also force the American media to cover the protests, which up to now has been minimal, if any at all. Maybe in part because the turnout to the American protests has been pathetic when compared to those happening elsewhere in the world. Pathetic.
they already succeeded in France w here protests are forbidden.
Annie, those French restrictions on protests over the Israeli massacre of Gaza are being ignored by tens of thousands of courageous French people. They can't arrest thousands of people at once. The jails would be overflowing.
Neither man nor any of his creations are perfect. Perfection is reserved for deities. To insist that you or your country is beyond criticism is to proclaim yourself perfect– and hence Godlike. What greater blasphemy is there?
How can Israel be portrayed as the aggressor by these protesters? Just because you are bombing those in your open air prison with F16s and kill 1000+ doesn't necessarily mean you are the "aggressor". They keep telling them to go somewhere else (as long as you don't leave the prison). What about the Israelis who have to keep going to the air raid shelters because these homemade rockets keep landing somewhat nearby? Think about them.
There should be a law everywhere that people can't protest this. That's the solution.
The above was intended to be in sarcasm font.
Be more careful. The wider world does not necessarily understand your misplaced sense of humour. Net blogs are NOT the place to indulge yourself in this manner.
You ARE being facetious, I hope?;))
Netanyahu not only sounds like Mussolini, he looks like him. This has already happened in France. Anyone still doubt who runs the world and who are the sheep to be fleeced?
…and look how successful that was – the French reacted to controlling their right to protest with even more violent actions. Does he really think other European leaders (who head REAL democracies) are going to risk that kind of public disorder even if they wanted to?
Did you actually read the articles that were linked? These supposedly "anti-Israel" rallies are mobs of people yelling "Death to the Jews." It isn't criticism of Israel, its anti-Semitism and its worse in Europe than its been in decades.
Completely unfair for the many Jewish people who find this whole thing horrific, but when you have a country that insists that the world equate the ethnic background of its elites with its perverse, murderous and repressive policy of bigotry to the point of punishment for not doing so this is pretty much the result you can expect. What do you want? Everyone in the world to tow Bibi's line?
Yeah, you probably do.
Please look up the definition of "Semite". You will find that it encompasses all peoples of the Middle East, not just those that were set up there by the UN less than 70 years ago.
To be an "anti-Semite" is to be opposed to Israel, UAE, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and so forth. I can't imagine ever meeting someone who hates every one of those peoples in my entire life, let alone talking to one on the internet.
Stop using the same incorrect buzzword and maybe you'll be listened to by more people.
One wonders what is causing it. Worth looking into.
Have there been any articles on that?
Why do you always have to lie Ito get your own way? I have seen thousands of protests but I haven't seen one where they say "death to the Jews" ! On the contrary, we've all seen videos of Israelis singing " tomorrow there is no school in Gaza because all the children are dead" ! SHAME ON YOU!!!
You really should try getting your news from sources other than the Jerusalem Post and the Times of Israel – both of whom are far rightwing and solidly supportive of what is being done in Gaza.
Unfortunately this situation has caused the real anti-semites to have a field day by using the massacre in Gaza as an excuse, but Israel must take the blame for that since they should have expected this reaction to their campaign
You know the world has gone completely nuts when actual events look like Onion articles.
Protests in big cities in the US are taking place, but I am baffled that NO ONE around my town is concerned about the murderous thugs. I wish I had a Palestine Flag to fly. Unfortunately, there are 6 Christian churches around here, and I am sure they all side with the mad Zionists.
You should ask their leaders "why?" they support the Israelis but be prepared to have them change the subject.
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/President_of…
Why not? If you are going over the top, might as well go WAY over the top.
Sanctions are needed now. And I’m talking about meaningful, even crippling sanctions. Israel is expressing an extremely dangerous attitude, an attitude that will only lead to devestating consequences for the world unlesd it is checked now.
it is time to stop this madness, i protest the way i like because i live in a FREE COUNTRY and to think and express that Israel is bombing Gaza and killing children something they are doing in front of our eyes) is not antisemitism, it is verbalizing what i see and read and know.
Well, they can go to hell! Oh wait, they're creating their own hell – saves on the plane fare.
Yes, Bibi- there IS a new Holocaust on the horizon. This time, however, it will be committed by Israel on the largely defenseless civilians of Gaza, with the IDF replacing jack-booted SS troops and the Gazans playing the part of the Jews of Europe. Congratulations, Bibi, you've inherited the mantle of Jurgen Stroop – I hope you're proud of yourself.
Israel = Nazi. No question about it!
The Israeli officials and MPs are having a mental meltdown.
"OD BLESS AMERICA AND THE ZIONISTS"
Learn to spell Zionist dummy
Nobody should be shouting "death to" anyone! It's insane! People need to protest horrendous injustices, to be sure–but it must be done right. Their words must be succinct about the injustices, the infanticides, the lack of equality for women, the lack of economic equality the lack of medical care, the lack of safety, the lack of a place to live, food to eat, etc. "Death to…" is stupid, no matter who says it.
True “there is a difference between free speech and incendiary speech.” However when it comes down to ANY speech that calls for an end to the death of innocents… then ALL of that speech is valid. Freedom of Expression IS a RIGHT of the free man, not a privilege.
Article 15: (1) Everyone has the right to a nationality.
Article 18: Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
Article 19: Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
And If you don’t believe me.. then ask the UN: http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/
WTF! There is a big difference between selfdefence and "mowing the grass" how they like to call the genocide they're committing….
People need to listen to the words of Auschwitz survivor Dr. Hajo Meyer in YouTube. To paraphrase him "The Israelis are treating the Palestinians just like the Nazis treated the Jews."
So spoke Adolf Netanyahu…
Well one thing is for sure, our protests around the world are making him uncomfortable. I say to the leaders of Israel, Fuck off and when you get there fuck off again, there will be no homeland for murderers with the blood of the innocent and unarmed on your hands. Sixty years of this is too long, you quest is being watched and will not succeed. Oh how I love social media. Mandy Miranda
Zionism is the root cause of anti semitism, thousands of Jews are protesting the Zionist genocide. A message from Ireland to Adolf Netanyahu and his war criminal cabinet, FUCK YOU!!! Protest on people, boycott their goods and services, we crushed South African discrimination we can do it again.
This is how they detract from the holocaust they are visiting upon the Palestinians. They have used what Hitler done for decades to quieten protest against their murderous campaigns. It is Zionism and war crimes that people are protesting against not Jews. You wont hear that from the murderous Israeli regiem.
Listen to Dr Norman Finklestein:
It's getting so this guy can't open his mouth anymore without putting his foot in it, with good reason. Psychopathic, murdering, perfidious, hateful Israel is showing her true colors (and those of all her supporters) for all the world to see.
I say wipe Israel from the face of the earth… World Peace.
While hundreds of children are being blown to bits these idiots are seeking legislation to ban people from using free speech? Old men will soon be hanging from light posts worldwide if this keeps up, the world is beginning to figure out where the puppet master lives. All we can hope for is the good people in Israel to stand up and stop this because no one else will.
A Holocaust is already here and being inflicted on the people of Palestine
If Israel succeeds in silencing protests across Europe then we should all hang our heads in shame
That will be the end of democracy as we know it.
I didn't read the whole article but did any of the EU officials fellate the Israelis in public? Wouldn't surprise me because every single member the the U.S. Congress would do it in a second if asked by Israel.
I would rather suggest preventing war criminals from appearing on screens and using media.
Israel is a country whose culture is deeply rooted in racial/tribal supremacism. From this " we're the chosen" mindset comes the barbaric murder women and children without the least bit of remorse. George Orwell told us that telling the truth in a time of universal deceit was revolutionary. Telling the truth about what Israel is doing to the Palestinian people is not antisemitic no matter what the war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu says. No EU law is going to change that. Viva the revolution.
Netanyahu is more of a terrorist than anyone. The phrase Anti Semetic is like crying wolf……..every time you disagree with Israeli POLICY, that's what you are labeled. This doesn't hold water….Israel uses this phrase to harass anyone who disagrees with them. This is the most famous tool of the Israeli propaganda to brainwash people into believing them.
FEMA-CAMP-GAZA a PREVIEW for you "patriots" …. just WHO is training your police/guards? http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/12/04/report-isra… http://salem-news.com/articles/october292013/isra… http://www.presstv.ir/detail/255432.html http://english.al-akhbar.com/node/2178 http://www.jeff-goodall.com/?p=8966
There have been 3 holocausts in Gaza, one of them ongoing. Should we cite this to stop the fascist triumphalist chanting about the deaths of Gazan children in the IDF's latest holocaust?
there is no way in this world or the next I will stay silent when such despicable acts are happening to fellow human beings. The Israelis are well aware what happens when people do not speak under these circumstances. it is not anti semetic to protest against inhumane and immoral acts it would not matter to me who the perpetrators are it is the act I protest against. instead it is anti human to not speak out.
ok guys, for me, this motion by fascist Netanyaho makes it clear they are desperate and scared, they feel the end for their atrocious ways is near, so do not feel threatened by this disgusting murderers, better yet celebrate that the end is near for war, I can feel it, it is game over for the likes of Israel and Obama criminals of war against humanity, lets celebrate that!