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Unity jarred by antisemitism

Quite a number of political commentators and activists seized the opportunity to push their own particular agendas. And, as is so often the case, antisemitism reared its head.

Why won’t NZ’s anti-racism chief condemn Corbyn’s racism?

Professor Paul Hunt, the new NZ Human Rights Chief Commissioner, was interviewed on Radio New Zealand’s Saturday Morning show with Kim Hill. Hunt was on to peddle potential new hate speech laws; the HRC had long sought such laws to…

Why Golriz Ghahraman should not be the guardian of our speech

It’s hard to take someone seriously who wants to criminalise people for their harmful words, but is not prepared to be held to account for her own harmful words. Such is the far left’s belief in their own moral superiority that, while they point the finger of blame at others with alacrity, they appear to lack the self-awareness and self-reflection that would lead them to at least wonder whether they themselves are complicit in contributing to a divisive and hateful society.

NZ Jews and Muslims Unite Over Christchurch Massacre, Fighting White Supremacy

Jewish community members say they have been warmly welcomed by Muslim counterparts — making Auckland imam’s recent speech blaming Mossad for the mass shooting all the more shocking When is it terror? For many Muslims, New Zealand attack highlights double…

A Stone For Christchurch

Members of New Zealand’s community visited Christchurch to show support to the grieving families of those who were brutally massacred last Friday as they were assembling for prayers. Rabbi Mendel Goldstein has headed Chabad in New Zealand for many years…

NZ Rabbis’ Letter to Imams of Christchurch Mosques

17 March 2019 To Imam Ibrahim Abdelhalim (Linwood Masjid) and Imam Gamal Fouda (Masjid Al Noor) Dear Imam Ibrahim Abdelhalim and Imam Gamal Fouda, The Jewish Community of New Zealand mourns the cold-blooded murder of the innocent worshipers at the…

NZ Jewish Council Statement Following Terror Attack On Christchurch Mosques

Terrorist Attack – Christchurch Mosque – 15 March 2019 The New Zealand Jewish Council has no adequate words to described how sickened and devastated we are by the co-ordinated attacks on Christchurch mosques today. We offer our full assistance and…

Trust us. We, the people, know hate when we see it

A common backdoor argument against free speech is that platforms (media and speaking engagements) aren’t shared equitably. If more space was offered to far-Left views, some argue, middle NZ would finally “woke up and see the light” and would positively…

Martyn Bradbury drops a bombshell: there is no Israeli apartheid

Public discourse has never proved more of a minefield. We’re in the bright and shiny new age of “wokeness” in which good faith arguments have been swapped out for name-calling, smears and gaslighting. Why just the other day I found…

It is anti-semitic to oppose Israel’s right to exist

Criticism of Israeli government policy and actions is not only legitimate but is a vital and important aspect of any democracy. Israel should be challenged and scrutinised in the same way as any other country, yet too often this is…

Amnesty International has lost its moral way

Amnesty International has unveiled a new campaign to pressure digital tourism companies such as Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb and TripAdvisor to delist properties held by Israelis living in the West Bank, and calling on governments to pass legislation that would result…

Anti-Israel obsessive Malcolm Evans still spreading hate in Northland Age

In 2003 cartoonist Malcolm Evans was sacked from the NZ Herald amidst some controversy. His single-tracked focus on Israel, and the vitriolic and offensive nature of some of his cartoons, had led to accusations of antisemitism. He was warned by…

In the End, Israel will still be here

The world should hang its head in shame. Deep shame. Embarrassing shame. Penetrating shame. The kind of shame that should cause them to have sleepless nights, as they try to explain to their kids about the day they supported evil….

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@JulietMosesNZ: A particularly delightful example of “criticism of Israel” received today. https://t.co/fQAzyYflnM

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@HenMazzig: Al Jazeera broadcasted a welcome-home celebration for Samir Kuntar, a terrorist who kidnapped & murdered a Jewish family for blood sport. He smashed a 4-year-old’s skull to pieces. Al Jazeera called him a hero. Lets not pretend they can be unbiased and honest about Israel.

- 15 days ago

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@OGAride: Israel requested to conduct forensic tests on the bullet to determine the source of the weapons fire that killed the journalist & to have representatives of the Palestinian Authority & America present in the course of the examination. The PA has refused: https://t.co/ctiZd8DsEp

- 15 days ago

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@KiwiDaveC: The 2 faces of @golrizghahraman: holding Jews to a different standard. She had not condemned any of the terror attacks over the past weeks in which 19 Israelis have been murdered. She simply does not care. And someone should tell her The Protocols is not a "play book". https://t.co/6hg12u9cHD

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@JulietMosesNZ: This legendary courtroom defender of genocidaires immediately judges Israel to be guilty of the murder of a journalist and war crimes (in circs where there is footage of Palestinians shooting and throwing IEDs) because it’s “the play book”. Blood libels are also a play book. https://t.co/pDJmYp3pQX

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Kiwi Views On Israel & Jewish Matters

Unity jarred by antisemitism

Why won’t NZ’s anti-racism chief condemn Corbyn’s racism?

Why Golriz Ghahraman should not be the guardian of our speech

NZ Jews and Muslims Unite Over Christchurch Massacre, Fighting White Supremacy

A Stone For Christchurch

NZ Rabbis’ Letter to Imams of Christchurch Mosques

NZ Jewish Council Statement Following Terror Attack On Christchurch Mosques

Trust us. We, the people, know hate when we see it

Martyn Bradbury drops a bombshell: there is no Israeli apartheid

It is anti-semitic to oppose Israel’s right to exist

Amnesty International has lost its moral way

Anti-Israel obsessive Malcolm Evans still spreading hate in Northland Age

In the End, Israel will still be here

Selected articles

When a Zionist went to Ramallah: You won’t believe what she found

How can NZ help persecuted minorities of the Middle East?

Anti-Semitism 101 — A case study

New Zealand ties to Israel ignored

Israel vote was an affront to all New Zealanders

“Stop telling kids to become lawyers, accountants” – Dov Moran

Use of ‘Polish’ camps objectionable but should not be outlawed

Revolution & evolution

Dame Susan Devoy: “Their philosophy is not OK”

Israeli leader at Air New Zealand impressed with Kiwi tech

Full STEAM ahead at Kadimah School

An Illusion of Paradise

Archbishop: ‘We must stand together against antisemitism’

The BSA and the terror-tories

Freedom of speech in NZ Universities: How free?

Unity jarred by antisemitism