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India.com
10 hours ago
- India.com
'Kill and eat the Jews': Cartoon in Gaza incites children to violence against Jews...
'Kill and eat the Jews': Cartoon in Gaza incites children to violence against Jews… Tell Aviv: Israeli soldiers have been fighting in Gaza in response to the October 2023 massacre. Several Hamas terrorists have been hunted down and killed. Several hostages have been released from both sides; however, several Israeli hostages are still in the custody of Hamas. Amid all this, Israel recently announced the complete occupation of Gaza. Meanwhile, a report from the United States has emerged that shocked everyone. The report claims that the seeds of hatred and violence against Jews and Israelis were sown in the minds of children. The report states that children were brainwashed through cartoon shows, which inspired them to kill the Israelis and martyr themselves in war. What Did The Report Say? According to a New York Post report, a children's TV program Tomorrow's Pioneers, which aired in Palestine between 2007 and 2009, has been accused of inciting violence in the minds of children. The TV show incited innocent people to anti-Semitic violence and glorified 'martyrdom'. According to the report, the show aired every Friday on Hamas-owned Al-Aqsa TV, in which cartoon characters, including a Mickey Mouse-like character named Farfur, gave children the message to 'kill' Israelis, 'fight for Islamic supremacy' and 'liberate' Jerusalem from murderers. As per a report by New York Post, TV program named 'Tomorrow Pioneers', has been accused of inciting violence in children. The cartoon show was aired between 2007 and 2009 in Palestine. This show incited youngsters to anti-Semitic violence and glorified 'martyrdom'. The report stated that. The TV show used to air every Friday on Hamas-owned Al-Aqsa TV. In the show, mickey mouse like cartoon characters, named Farfur, tell children to 'kill' Israelis, 'fight for Islamic supremacy' and 'liberate' Jerusalem from murderers. 'kill And Eat The Jews' The report states that in one episode, a rabbit character even says, 'I will exterminate the Jews and eat them.' Farfur, the cartoon character, was later shown beaten to death by Israeli soldiers and replaced with a new character. According to Mia Bloom, a professor at Georgia State University, she termed it as 'terrible propaganda' and 'mental abuse of children'. She stated that such type of content deepened the belief in children that all Israelis are bad and should be killed. Bloom stated that this ideological influence has affected the mindset of certain fighters who were involved in the Hamas assault on October 7, 2023. She further likened it to the indoctrination methods used by the Taliban and ISIS. TV Show Got Suspended After massive international criticism, in 2009, Palestinian Information Minister Mustafa Barghouti requested the cartoon show should be suspended. However, it continued to air and backed by Al-Aqsa TV chairman Fathi Hammad. Fathi Hammad backed the TV show by saying that it 'does not violate the rules in any way.' He also refused to make any changes to the program.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business Standard
Best chapters of India-Israel partnership still lie ahead, says Netanyahu
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday extended warm wishes on India's Independence Day calling for strengthening the flourishing ties and emphasising that the best chapters on bilateral ties still lie ahead. Sending his heartfelt greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and all the people of India, Herzog took to X to say: Your friendship with Israel in these difficult days strengthens us deeply. May the bond between our nations continue to flourish and may we soon see the safe return of all our hostages. Congratulating India and dear friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day, Netanyahu said Israel and India are two proud democracies, bound by history, innovation, and friendship. Our nations have achieved much together and the best chapters of our partnership still lie ahead, Netanyahu wrote in a message on X. Amir Ohana, who in 2023 became the first Speaker of the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) to visit India, also took to X posting a message in Hindi congratulating his counterpart, Om Birla, and Indians on the occasion. Earlier on Friday, India's Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, hoisted the tricolor to celebrate India's 79th Independence Day in the presence of about 350 people from the Indian community. In his address, Singh emphasised on efforts to deepen our strategic relationship as one team India. Israel is home to about 40,000 Indians. I can see the warmth Israelis have for Indians. In particular, they are very appreciative of our workforce and our caregivers, Singh pointed out, in an apparent reference to the massive Indian workforce employed by Israel to deal with an acute shortage of workers in various sectors. He also thanked the Indian Jewish community for being a powerful bridge between the two nations. People from the Indian community and Jews of Indian origin turned up from all over Israel to celebrate Independence Day. Several people turned up at the Cricket club in the southern city of Beersheba, braving a heat wave, to celebrate India's Independence Day. We have lived in Israel since our childhood but have not forgotten our Indian roots. We still hold the cultural values alive and never forget that it was the only country where Jews never faced anti-semitism. We are proud of our Indian origin, chairman of Beersheba Cricket Club Naor Gudker told PTI.
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First Post
2 days ago
- First Post
The hunger games: How Hamas's starvation campaign exposes Western hypocrisy
The disturbing ease with which Western nations embrace Hamas's lies stems from classical antisemitism resurging. This worsens due to a dangerous alliance between liberals and Islamist communities wielding electoral power in the West Demonstrators hold torches, during a protest outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office to demand the immediate release of the hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, and the end of the war, in Jerusalem. Reuters Hamas's propaganda against Israel resonates widely in the Western world, not out of moral compassion for perceived victims, but because classical antisemitism still pulses beneath the surface—and since October 7, it increasingly bubbles above it. Hamas's 'starvation' campaign and accusations of Israeli genocide represent a direct continuation of one of history's most notorious antisemitic documents: The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. Like that conspiratorial text claiming Jews sought world domination, today's lie alleges Israel commits genocide against Palestinians. As then, the falsehood spreads like wildfire, now through digital platforms. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In recent weeks, the world watched with concern as images of three allegedly starving Gazan children dominated international headlines, further cementing the false narrative of Israeli genocide in Gaza. In reality, these children—who became symbols of supposed 'genocide'—suffered from genetic diseases, not starvation. Moreover, one of them received medical treatment in Italy with Israeli coordination, another was treated in an Israeli hospital, and in the third widely circulated photo, the sick child appears in the arms of his healthy mother. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered statements to the media, dedicating significant time to refuting Hamas and the international community's claims about hunger and starvation in Gaza. However, this move—important as it is for Israeli public diplomacy—remains a case of too little, too late. The facts, as the Prime Minister accurately presented them, no longer interest anyone. Meanwhile, the only intentional starvation occurring in Gaza is what Hamas inflicts on Israeli hostages. The shocking images of Evyatar David and Rom Braslavsky, which Hamas itself released to pressure Israel, clearly show who is deliberately starving whom. In one video, viewers can even see the healthy, full hand of the terrorist offering Evyatar a can of food. Yet even when the world saw this documentation, it chose to equate the hostages' condition with Gaza's humanitarian situation. Regarding the existing hardship in Gaza, context matters. This is the result of a war forced upon Israel. Nevertheless, while fighting, Israel provides extensive humanitarian aid—thousands of trucks, airdrops, and food distribution stations through the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) to ensure aid reaches civilians, not Hamas. Yet Hamas itself violently hijacks food convoys, threatens Gazans who cooperate, and insists aid flow through the UN to preserve its control. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The disturbing ease with which Western nations embrace Hamas's lies stems from classical antisemitism resurging. This worsens due to a dangerous alliance between progressive liberal elements and Islamist communities wielding electoral power in the West. Countries like France, Britain, Canada, and Australia are prepared to make a historic error by recognising a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September—effectively rewarding Hamas for the October 7 atrocities. Despite the facts, it remains convenient to blame the Jewish state. This propaganda's consequences manifest beyond the political domain. Militarily, entrenched false narratives constrain IDF operations and encourage weapons embargoes against Israel, distancing Israel from achieving war objectives while draining resources toward missions that divert attention from defeating Hamas. This demonisation of Jews has a direct impact on the safety of Jews worldwide. Indeed, we witness a sharp increase in antisemitic violence, including murders. Some argue Israel's battle for global consciousness is doomed against 1.5 billion Muslims. I argue that the Muslim population isn't the problem—parts of it support Israel, as proven by the Abraham Accords and relations with Azerbaijan, for example. The real issue is classical antisemitism resurging in Western society, adopting false narratives. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD International organisations under UN auspices strengthen Hamas's lies through pseudo-academic reports based on data provided by Hamas, echoing their messages. As we witness, these don't stop at public opinion-shaping but lead to concrete actions against Israel: embargoes and recognition of a Palestinian state. Even when some recognition announcements specify Hamas must disarm and won't be part of Palestinian leadership, this move effectively rewards Hamas for the October 7 horrors and is expected to strengthen its position among Palestinians—not only in Gaza but also in Judea and Samaria at the Palestinian Authority's expense. We must, therefore, continue fighting for the truth. The Jewish people are indigenous to the Land of Israel, and Israel's existence represents Jewish restoration after the Holocaust and exile—victory over Christian and Muslim colonialism in the Land of Israel. This battle isn't just against Hamas in Gaza; it's tied to our obligation as Jews to say, 'Never Again'. Joseph Rozen is a distinguished expert in International Relations, Asian affairs, and National Security. He is Senior Fellow at Misgav Institute for National Security, an Israeli think tank based in Jerusalem. He previously served as the Director of APAC and Euro-Asia Affairs at the Israeli National Security Council. Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the uthor. They do not necessarily reflect Firstpost's views. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
