Israel's Arab MPs back Corbyn amid anti-Semitism accusations

[webfact]

Israel's Arab MPs back Corbyn amid anti-Semitism accusations

 

FILE PHOTO: Jeremy Corbyn, leader of Britain's Labour Party, at an event in Stoke on Trent on Aug. 14, 2018. REUTERS/Darren Staples/File Photo

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A group of Arab lawmakers in Israel on Sunday praised British Labour opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, whose party has been battling accusations of anti-Semitism for months.

 

In a letter to Britain's Guardian newspaper, Ahmad Tibi, a deputy speaker of Israel's parliament, and three other members of the Joint Arab List party said Corbyn had a "longstanding solidarity with all oppressed peoples around the world, including his unflinching support for the Palestinian people."

 

Since unexpectedly becoming Labour leader in 2015 after decades spent on the left-wing fringes of the party, Corbyn has repeatedly faced accusations of turning a blind eye to anti-Semitic comments in the party and among groups he supports.

 

Corbyn has responded to protests by meeting Jewish community leaders, reassuring Jewish people they are welcome in the party. He has previously apologised for what he has described as "pockets" of anti-Semitism in his party.

 

Israel's own Labour party suspended relations with Corbyn in April, accusing him of sanctioning anti-Semitism and showing hostility towards Israeli policies.

 

In their letter, the Arab members of Israel's parliament said they recognise Corbyn as "a principled leftist leader who aspires for peace and justice and is opposed to all forms of racism, whether directed at Jews, Palestinians, or any other group."

 

Some opinion polls put Labour ahead or level with Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservatives, meaning he is a potential British leader, although the next election is not due until 2022.

 

(Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch. Editing by Jane Merriman)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2018-09-03

[ezzra]

Corbyn is not an anti semite, he simply hate Israel and everything that Israel represents and stan for, he sees nothing wrong with honoring and praising mass murderers and terrorists, Corbyn has the right to believe and follow whom and what he likes, but not while being a public figure leading a large political party vying for the UK PM  position, such abohrant and disgusting views and alliance belong to the dark ages...

And as for the Israeli arab parliament members, it shows how democratic and tolerant Israel is towards tratores and fifth column hate mongers where's in other less democratic countries, such behaviour would have seen them tried for treason...

[The manic]

Faint praise indeed

[blazes]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Since unexpectedly becoming Labour leader in 2015 after decades spent on the left-wing fringes of the party, Corbyn has repeatedly

 

I think that should read "lunatic" fringes...

[Chomper Higgot]

2 hours ago, ezzra said:

Corbyn is not an anti semite, he simply hate Israel and everything that Israel represents and stan for, he sees nothing wrong with honoring and praising mass murderers and terrorists, Corbyn has the right to believe and follow whom and what he likes, but not while being a public figure leading a large political party vying for the UK PM  position, such abohrant and disgusting views and alliance belong to the dark ages...

And as for the Israeli arab parliament members, it shows how democratic and tolerant Israel is towards tratores and fifth column hate mongers where's in other less democratic countries, such behaviour would have seen them tried for treason...

You really don’t like Corbyn do you.

 

Perhaps you should Campaign to have his right to speak up about Israeli abuses removed, or if you can’t do that start a smear campaign in the hope you can prevent him ever becoming Prime Minister.

[blazes]

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

You really don’t like Corbyn do you.

 

Perhaps you should Campaign to have his right to speak up about Israeli abuses removed, or if you can’t do that start a smear campaign in the hope you can prevent him ever becoming Prime Minister.

 

Dear Chomper:  You set the bar for being "confused" in about 95% of your comments, but really, I find myself becoming more and more like you, cos I am truly "confused" by this contribution.  

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, blazes said:

 

Dear Chomper:  You set the bar for being "confused" in about 95% of your comments, but really, I find myself becoming more and more like you, cos I am truly "confused" by this contribution.  

I’m sure there are many things you don’t understand. That’s not my fault.

[blazes]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I’m sure there are many things you don’t understand. That’s not my fault.

 

sure sure....I'm glad I'm not your shrink....

[geriatrickid]

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

You really don’t like Corbyn do you.

 

Perhaps you should Campaign to have his right to speak up about Israeli abuses removed, or if you can’t do that start a smear campaign in the hope you can prevent him ever becoming Prime Minister.

When's the last time  Corbyn took on the mullahs of Iran on any issue? How about Hizbollah? Hamas? Taliban? Hate preaching Imams in the UK?

Nothing. Nada. Crickets.

[lincolnshire poacher]

5 minutes ago, geriatrickid said:

When's the last time  Corbyn took on the mullahs of Iran on any issue? How about Hizbollah? Hamas? Taliban? Hate preaching Imams in the UK?

Nothing. Nada. Crickets.

I think that one of the things that he has been accused of is talking to Hizbollah and Hamas

[Baerboxer]

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

You really don’t like Corbyn do you.

 

Perhaps you should Campaign to have his right to speak up about Israeli abuses removed, or if you can’t do that start a smear campaign in the hope you can prevent him ever becoming Prime Minister.

 

Indeed. There are those who advocate smearing any who dare criticize Israel as being anti-semitic Nazi scum and removing their right of free speech on that justification.

 

The ironic thing is that Israel doesn't mind the criticism, will respond to it and ignore it anyway.

[Chomper Higgot]

50 minutes ago, geriatrickid said:

When's the last time  Corbyn took on the mullahs of Iran on any issue? How about Hizbollah? Hamas? Taliban? Hate preaching Imams in the UK?

Nothing. Nada. Crickets.

What..what...what...whatabout!

[Morch]

 

Israel's Arab MPs back Corbyn.....

 

Well, they would, wouldn't they?

 

To remind - these are same MP's who didn't see fit to criticize Assad (not even after Palestinians were massacred in Syria), expressed support of Hezbollah (even though rockets launched from Lebanon hit Israeli Arab settlements as well), refused cooperation even with left wing parties before election time (losing a seat or two for the opposition), and generally keeping mum on contested issues relevant to their communities (other than in instance which can be painted as discrimination etc.).

 

 

[metisdead]

Another post containing an invalid link has been removed.  If you do not know how to post a link to a specific article to justify your claims, don't bother posting.  

 

Troll posts have been removed as well. 

[shamrock09]

Aren't Arabs Semites too?  

Definition of Semite

1a : a member of any of a number of peoples of ancient southwestern Asia including the Akkadians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs

b : a descendant of these peoples

2: a member of a modern people speaking a Semitic language

[Morch]

4 hours ago, shamrock09 said:

Aren't Arabs Semites too?  

Definition of Semite

1a : a member of any of a number of peoples of ancient southwestern Asia including the Akkadians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs

b : a descendant of these peoples

2: a member of a modern people speaking a Semitic language

 

Always some smart boy to bring this "winning" argument up. As if this wasn't done to death on numerous topics. Now look up antisemitism, or anti-Semite - in this context it is a reference to Jews. Go Corbynistas!

[Scott]

Troll post reported and removed.  

 

[The manic]

9 hours ago, geriatrickid said:

When's the last time  Corbyn took on the mullahs of Iran on any issue? How about Hizbollah? Hamas? Taliban? Hate preaching Imams in the UK?

Nothing. Nada. Crickets.

Selective outrage! Not just Corbyn but the UN is one sided in its criticism of Israel and ignores injustices and human rights violations, especially in Muslim and African countries.

[The manic]

1 hour ago, Morch said:

 

Always some smart boy to bring this "winning" argument up. As if this wasn't done to death on numerous topics. Now look up antisemitism, or anti-Semite - in this context it is a reference to Jews. Go Corbynistas!

Judaphobia might be a useful term.