Category Archives: Israel

In Israel, racial profiling doesn’t warrant debate or apologies

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Luke Ford

I wish more First World countries were like this. Haaretz January 8, 2010: While other democracies hesitate to resort to racial profiling, Israel takes the practice for granted. A couple of months ago, I toured the IDF Ground Forces Command’s … Continue reading →

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What Forms Of Protest Are Allowed ToThe Palestinians?

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Luke Ford

Obviously violence is not permitted. And BDS is not permitted. Encouraging boycotts of Israel is not permitted. It is a hate crime (even though it is a normal process in democracies, such as the boycott of apartheid South Africa, but … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump Praises Israel’s Use of Profiling for Security

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Luke Ford

(JTA) — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump lauded Israel for its success in using racial profiling to prevent terror attacks. In a phone interview Monday with “Fox & Friends,” the network’s morning show, Trump said that U.S. police are afraid … Continue reading →

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Safran Foer’s New Novel Explores Divorce Between Liberal Jewish Americans and Israel

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Luke Ford

Many left-wing Jews choose leftism over ethnic loyalty. Haaretz: ‘Here I Am’ shows how because of Israel’s growing ethno-nationalism, embarrassment has replaced guilt as his generation’s dominant feeling toward Israel. “Here I Am” is Jonathan Safran Foer’s first novel after … Continue reading →

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#JewsForRefugees Trending On My Twitter

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Luke Ford

I hope President Trump deports all #JewsForRefugees. Idiots! #JewsforRefugees push to bring #Muslims to America while Muslims teach 3yr. olds that #Jews are apes & pigs! https://t.co/2CppAJ8ef9 — (((TheRighToExist))) (@TheRighToExist) September 15, 2016 #JewsforRefugees? And they wonder why antisemitism is … Continue reading →

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