Is antisemitism on the rise?

Question

Yes. And we can see it clearly around the world. But it is not an isolated phenomenon. Middle East situation has much to do with it. And this time I feel that some Jews are "throwing gasoline" to the fire by the way they support Israel and can't see. or refuse to see, the truth of its abuses to the Palestinians. As long this situation continues, I am afraid antisemitism will continue. Me? I don't like antisemitism. But neither I like what Israel is doing in the occupied territory. Let's be honest. What do you think?
P.D.: Many non-Jews, like Christians, support Israel.

Answer 1

Sorry Bruno, but you need to get your facts straight. You think that the Jews are starting fire with the Palestinians? Well, sorry to say that it is the other way around. And it has always been that the radical Islamist radicals have been firing off rockets at Jewish communities even when the Gaza was given to them, they are still blowing themselves up and killing innocent people. Not sure where you get your news from, but it sure needs to be from Israel rather than the news media that are so bias.

Radical Isalsmist terrorists are the ones terrorizing the Jewish people. So, get off your agenda with siding with the enemy. It is people like you that anti-semistism is on the rise. You must be anti-Israel with the way you side with the enemy.

You say you don't like anti-semitism, but you do it yourself. What a hypocrite you are.

And I am totally honest of my opinion, because I speak the truth. The land always belonged the the Jewish people. Please, please, study History more thoroughly.

Yes, many Christians do support Israel and many Jews here in America also support Israel too. Israel is our ally, remember? Or, are you another Jimmy Carter and Clinton?

Do get your facts straight before making a statement like this. In fact, here are a few of sites to visit to get news regarding Israel so you can get the real truth.

Answer 2

I think there is a vast difference between Judaism and Zionism. I think that the State of Israel was foolish to embrace a system of proportional representation in the Knesset instead of the "first past the post" system which exists in other parliamentary democracies. It has made any ruling government the captives of radical elements both within Israel and abroad. I think that the influx of Russian Jews, while a compassionate act, brought into Israel a group of people who, as Russians were taught there are only two kinds of people on the planet: Russians and "Cherno Zhopye" (Black Asses). I find it unforgiving that one of those Russian Jews (Nathan Sharansky) was given a cabinet portfolio which allowed him to put the "Cherno Zhopye" haters into those settlements on occupied land.
But, when I raise those points I'm greeted with a charge of being anti-semitic by people who don't even realize that the Semites comprise Jews, Arabs and Palestinians.

Answer 3

Racism and hate in general is on the rise. I think the middle eastern situation is never going to go away, because i don,t think there is a solution that will keep everyone happy. It is a no win situation, and the palestinians always seem to come off worst.

Answer 4

Thank you for answering your own question. What I think is my reader wants to talk atop a tall empty wood soapbox in
an actual crowd of passer-by but dosen't get outside often enough. Suggest taking your interests to History Answers.

Answer 5

All sorts of hatred and intolerance is on the rise everywhere. What makes Israel so special? It's not about religion or culture, or even people. It's all about who controls the land.

Answer 6

Amen

you took the words out of my mouth

Answer 7

it has always been with us.