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In reply to the discussion: Thirty one countries adopt working definition of antisemitism [View all]shira
(30,109 posts)61. Bibi made himself clear days later, that the Nazis were fully responsible...
But don't let this stop you from continuing with the false claims....
Netanyahu retraction: Nazis, not mufti, decided on Holocaust
http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/31/world/netanyahu-hitler-grand-mufti-holocaust/
"Contrary to the impression that was created, I did not mean to claim that in his conversation with Hitler in November 1941 the Mufti convinced him to adopt the Final Solution. The Nazis decided on that by themselves," the post on Netanyahu's Facebook page reads.
In no way did I intend to absolve Hitler of his responsibility for the Holocaust," Netanyahu said. "The decision to move from a policy of deporting Jews to the Final Solution was made by the Nazis and was not dependent on outside influence. The Nazis saw in the Mufti a collaborator, but they did not need him to decide on the systematic destruction of European Jewry, which began in June 1941."
Netanyahu said Husseini supported "the Nazi goal of destroying the Jews."
"He conducted his activities from Berlin during the war, disseminated virulent anti-Semitic propaganda on behalf the Nazis, recruited Muslims to the SS, demanded that after conquering the Middle East the Nazis destroy the Jewish national home and vigorously opposed the emigration of Jews -- even children -- from the Nazi inferno, knowing full well that this would seal their fate," Netanyahu said.
"My remarks were intended to illustrate the murderous approach of the Mufti to the Jews in his lengthy contacts with the Nazi leadership. Contrary to the impression that was created, I did not mean to claim that in his conversation with Hitler in November 1941 the Mufti convinced him to adopt the Final Solution. The Nazis decided on that by themselves.
"The interpretation of my remarks as though I absolved the Nazis of even one ounce of responsibility for the Holocaust is absurd," Netanyahu said.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/31/world/netanyahu-hitler-grand-mufti-holocaust/
"Contrary to the impression that was created, I did not mean to claim that in his conversation with Hitler in November 1941 the Mufti convinced him to adopt the Final Solution. The Nazis decided on that by themselves," the post on Netanyahu's Facebook page reads.
In no way did I intend to absolve Hitler of his responsibility for the Holocaust," Netanyahu said. "The decision to move from a policy of deporting Jews to the Final Solution was made by the Nazis and was not dependent on outside influence. The Nazis saw in the Mufti a collaborator, but they did not need him to decide on the systematic destruction of European Jewry, which began in June 1941."
Netanyahu said Husseini supported "the Nazi goal of destroying the Jews."
"He conducted his activities from Berlin during the war, disseminated virulent anti-Semitic propaganda on behalf the Nazis, recruited Muslims to the SS, demanded that after conquering the Middle East the Nazis destroy the Jewish national home and vigorously opposed the emigration of Jews -- even children -- from the Nazi inferno, knowing full well that this would seal their fate," Netanyahu said.
"My remarks were intended to illustrate the murderous approach of the Mufti to the Jews in his lengthy contacts with the Nazi leadership. Contrary to the impression that was created, I did not mean to claim that in his conversation with Hitler in November 1941 the Mufti convinced him to adopt the Final Solution. The Nazis decided on that by themselves.
"The interpretation of my remarks as though I absolved the Nazis of even one ounce of responsibility for the Holocaust is absurd," Netanyahu said.
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millions of Semites are not Jews OR Israelites. anti-semite can be applied to persons who are
msongs
May 2016
#4
Again with this bullshit... Anti-semitism by definition is hatred of Jews. Any definition.
shira
May 2016
#5
I'm apparently an anti-Semite according to at least 8 of the IHRA criteria.
Little Tich
May 2016
#11
I'm not so sure that the same countries that ditched the EU working definition of anti-Semitism
Little Tich
May 2016
#14
I'm not really sure who's downplaying the bombing of a synagogue as mere anti-Israel criticism.
Little Tich
Jun 2016
#30
Oops, I think you misunderstand me - the bombing of a synagogue in Germany was an anti-Semitic act.
Little Tich
Jun 2016
#36
Jewish trolls are now being accused of pulling fast one w/ this working definition...
shira
May 2016
#16
I suspect you don't give a rat's arse about the very real dangers of extending the definition of
Little Tich
Jun 2016
#18
That old definition blinded you into thinking Gilad Atzmon's criticism was legit.
shira
Jun 2016
#24
But not because of anything Atzmon wrote or said which is clear hate towards Jews.
shira
Jun 2016
#34
For me it's pretty clear that Atzmon is referring to the idea that burning a synagogue is considered
Little Tich
Jun 2016
#41
Even more Atzmon - Holocaust Denial - that didn't faze you according to your warped definition....
shira
Jun 2016
#25
Your subjective old definition of Jew hatred led to you defending Mahmoud Abbas....
shira
Jun 2016
#26
"Unlike Netanyahu, Abbas has understood the truth about the Holocaust, and the horrible accusation
Little Tich
Jun 2016
#28
What truth does Abbas understand? All he said was that the Shoah was horrible....
shira
Jun 2016
#35
I firmly believe that bringing up historical anecdotes in a contemporary political context is a
Little Tich
Jun 2016
#58
But the Mufti is not the people. You make it seem like any criticism of the Mufti...
shira
Jun 2016
#60
I would say that Netanyahu's attempt to shift the blame for the Holocaust from the Nazis to someone
Little Tich
Jun 2016
#57
The next day after the Mufti/Hitler meeting, Heydrich sent out invites to Wannsee....
shira
Jun 2016
#62
Keep digging... Netanyahu's arguments don't get more appealing by you proving that he's using
Little Tich
Jun 2016
#63
Unsubstantiated sources? I just presented facts in that last post you don't like....
shira
Jun 2016
#64