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Qatar under Israeli attack for supporting radical Islam at CPAC conference in Hungary
Chikli referred to the financing that radical Islamic organizations tied to the Brotherhood are getting from EU institutions and declared: 'Europe is financing its own death.' BUDAPEST - Israeli speakers participating in the fourth CPAC conference in the Hungarian capital, gathering leaders of patriotic and sovereigntist parties from Europe and the Americas, harshly attacked Qatar for its massive support of spreading radical Islam in the West and intentionally working to impose Sharia law on European societies. At the conference, Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, stressed in his speech the recently published report on the activities of the Muslim Brotherhood in France and the central role Qatar and Turkey are playing in financing and promoting the Brotherhood with the aim of imposing Islamic law in the European countries where the organization is active. Chikli also referred to the financing that radical Islamic organizations tied to the Brotherhood are getting from EU institutions and declared: 'Europe is financing its own death.' He emphasized that Israel is at the forefront of the global war against radical Islam. 'We do not ask others to fight for us; we fight ourselves,' said Chikli, adding, 'We don't do it because we like war, but because we don't have the luxury to retreat.' However, the minister expressed his wish to see more European leaders who understand the danger of radical Islam taking over Europe. Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was invited to the conference as a 'prominent political influencer,' also criticized Qatar, calling it 'a Muslim Brotherhood regime,' which, unlike other Gulf emirates, wants to subject all the West to Sharia law and brainwashes American and European youths to hate their countries and identity. Netanyahu told participants at the conference that the so-called pro-Palestinian riots that have taken place in the West since the October 7 massacre are not about Israel or the Palestinians but an expression of a desire of the 'red-green coalition' to destroy the West. 'The Left and the Islamists want to destroy Western civilization for different reasons, but they have the same goal. Israel is just the first target.' Minister of Transportation Miri Regev called on French President Emmanuel Macron to 'open his eyes' in light of the report's findings on the activities of the Brotherhood in his country. 'Remember, not only the Jews are threatened on French soil, but France itself,' she sent a warning to Macron. Regev accused the EU of adopting antisemitic resolutions time after time against Israel and called on the European right-wing participants to work together in order to change the EU's attitude toward Israel. She also called on all European airlines to resume their flights to Israel, which were stopped after a Houthi missile hit Ben-Gurion Airport at the beginning of May. 'There is no reason not to fly to Israel,' stressed the minister. All Israeli speakers praised Hungary and its government under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for its support of Israel before and after the October 7 massacre.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu accuses Starmer of siding with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders have "effectively said they want Hamas to remain in power". He also accused British, French and Canadian leaders of siding with "mass murderers, rapists, baby killers and kidnappers".In a video posted on X addressing Thursday's attack on Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC, Netanyahu said Sir Keir, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney wanted Israel to "stand down and accept that Hamas's army of mass murderers will survive".Downing Street has declined to comment directly on Netanyahu's remarks, but pointed to Sir Keir's previous condemnation of the Washington attack on X. In that post, Sir Keir called antisemitism an "evil we must stamp out".On Monday, the UK, France and Canada condemned the expanded Israeli military operation and denial of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, and threatened concrete actions if they did not said Hamas want to destroy Israel and annihilate the Jewish people. "I could never understand how this simple truth evades the leaders of France, Britain, Canada and others.""I say to President Macron, Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Starmer, when mass murderers, rapists, baby killers and kidnappers thank you, you're on the wrong side of justice.""You're on the wrong side of humanity, and you're on the wrong side of history," he Israeli minister, Amichai Chikli, said Sir Keir and other leaders had been "emboldening the forces of terror". Earlier, the UK prime minister said he was "horrified" by Israel's actions and called the situation in Gaza "intolerable", adding that Israel's decision to allow only a small amount of aid into Gaza was "utterly inadequate". In an interview for BBC World Service's Newshour programme, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert described the current Israeli administration as a "gang of thugs".He was asked about remarks by the Israeli education minister, who had said Olmert should be ashamed of a previous interview with the BBC, where he argued that what Israel was doing in Gaza was "close to a war crime"."This is nonsense, they are a group of thugs that are running the state of Israel these days and the head of the gang is Netanyahu - this is a gang of thugs," Olmert said."Of course they are criticising me, they are defaming me, I accept it, and it will not stop me from criticising and opposing these atrocious policies."Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza in response to Hamas's cross-border attack on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken least 53,762 people, including 16,500 children, have been killed in Gaza since then, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry.
Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Suspected Washington gunman was BLM protester who flaunted support for Hamas
From Chicago, the suspected gunman was once linked to the Party for Socialism and Liberation, a far-Left group that regularly posts anti-Israel rhetoric on social media and spearheaded Black Lives Matter protests. Mr Rodriguez participated in a 2017 Black Lives Matter protest outside the home of Rahm Emanuel, the mayor of Chicago at the time, according to a now-deleted article on the group's Liberation news outlet seen by the New York Post. Before the killing, he once worked as an oral history researcher at the History Makers, a non-profit that documents the stories of 'unsung' African Americans, an online CV shows. Amichai Chikli, Israeli diaspora affairs minister, said the world must hold to account the 'irresponsible leaders in the West who give backing' to hatred against Jews and Israelis, 'whether through appeasement, double standards, or silence'. Mr Chikli said: 'French president Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney have all, in different ways, emboldened the forces of terror through their failure to draw moral red lines. This cowardice has a price – and that price is paid in Jewish blood.'
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Israel accuses Keir Starmer of 'emboldening the forces of terror' by failing to draw 'moral red lines' after gunman screaming 'free Palestine' murdered two embassy workers in US
Israel has accused Sir Keir Starmer of 'emboldening the forces of terror', which led to the failure to draw 'moral red lines' after a fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy workers in the United States. The gunman shot young diplomat couple Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim after they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum, police said on Wednesday night. The attacker allegedly entered the building afterwards, shouting 'Free Palestine,' before being arrested. In the aftermath, Israeli ministers pointed fingers at Western leaders, including Starmer, arguing that recent criticism of Israel's military campaign and humanitarian blockade in Gaza has helped fuel violent sentiment. It comes as Foreign Secretary David Lammy this week condemned the intensifying military campaign in Gaza as 'morally indefensible' and announced the UK would be halting trade negotiations with Israel. Britain also introduced new sanctions targeting settlers in the West Bank and summoned the Israeli ambassador. Israel's foreign spokesman said that external pressure would 'divert' itself from 'its path in defending its existence'. Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli, said in a post on social media: 'I am shocked and heartbroken by the brutal murder of two members of the Israeli delegation in an antisemitic shooting attack in the heart of Washington, D.C.' He went on to thank President Trump for his condemnation of the attack before pointing fingers at the Canadian, French and British leaders. He said: 'French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have all, in different ways, emboldened the forces of terror through their failure to draw moral red lines. 'This cowardice has a price – and that price is paid in Jewish blood. 'We will continue to fight antisemitism everywhere – with clarity, courage, and zero tolerance.' During a press conference this morning, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said: 'There is a direct line connecting anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli incitement to this murder.' He added: 'This incitement is also done by leaders and officials of many countries and international organisations, especially from Europe. 'Their words are the modern blood libels. Blood libels about genocide, crimes against humanity and murdering babies paved the way exactly for such murders. 'This is what happens when leaders in the world surrender to the Palestinian terrorist propaganda and serve it.' It comes as Foreign Secretary David Lammy this week condemned the intensifying military campaign in Gaza as 'morally indefensible' and announced the UK would be halting trade negotiations with Israel On Monday, Britain, France and Canada threatened Israel with sanctions unless it relents on plans to expand military operations in the beleaguered Gaza Strip. A joint statement from the leaders of the three countries cited the 'intolerable' level of human suffering and 'denial of essential humanitarian assistance' in a stark warning. An 11-week blockade on food, fuel, water and medicine has pushed the decimated civilian population of Gaza to the brink of famine, experts continue to warn. The leaders issued their most direct warning so far after Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to take control of the entire Gaza Strip. 'We will not stand by while the Netanyahu Government pursues these egregious actions,' the statement read. 'If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response.' 'We have always supported Israel's right to defend Israelis against terrorism. But this escalation is wholly disproportionate,' the statement continued, while reiterating calls for Hamas to release the remaining hostages held in Gaza since October 2023. Hamas welcomed the joint statement describing the stance as 'an important step' in the right direction toward restoring the principles of international law. But Netanyahu, who allowed 'basic' food into Gaza for 'diplomatic reasons' on Monday, gave a furious response in a statement released by his office. The move to stop negotiations between the UL and Israel was criticised by Tory shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel, who argued it could be seen as a victory for Hamas, while others in the chamber voiced frustration that the measures did not go far enough. Although Mr Lammy said the country suffered a 'heinous attack' on October 7 2023, and that Britain had supported its right to defend itself, but called the Israeli government's path 'morally unjustifiable' and 'utterly counterproductive', which would not bring hostages home. Shouts of 'shame' were heard in the Commons as Mr Lammy outlined remarks from an Israeli minister describing their latest military campaign as an effort which would be 'cleansing Gaza,' 'destroying what's left,' and pushing for the relocation of Palestinians to 'third countries.' Dame Priti said: 'Strong words will do little to resolve the real challenges that are taking place and the suffering we are seeing taking place day in, day out.' She added that it 'should be the cause of concern' that the UK government's actions had been 'supported by Hamas, a terrorist organisation'.
The Independent
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Starmer ‘emboldened forces of terror' that led to Israeli embassy shooting, Israeli minister says
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused by an Israeli minister of 'emboldening the forces of terror' that led to the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington DC. A gunman shot young diplomat couple Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim from close range after they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum, police said on Wednesday night. The suspect then walked into the building chanting 'Free Palestine' before he was apprehended by security and arrested. Israeli ministers have directed blame towards western political leaders, suggesting their recent condemnation of Israel's aid blockade and resumed offensive in Gaza was partly to blame. Click here for the latest on the Washington DC shooting. 'We must also hold to account the irresponsible leaders in the West who give backing to this hatred – whether through appeasement, double standards, or silence,' said Amichai Chikli, Israel's minister for the diaspora and combatting antisemitism. 'French president Emmanuel Macron, British prime minister Keir Starmer, and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney have all, in different ways, emboldened the forces of terror through their failure to draw moral red lines. This cowardice has a price – and that price is paid in Jewish blood,' he added in a post on X. In a press briefing later on Thursday morning, Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar echoed similar views. 'There is a direct line connecting antisemitic and anti-Israeli incitement to this murder,' he said. 'This incitement is also done by leaders and officials of many countries and international organisations, especially from Europe. 'Their words are the modern blood libels. Blood libels about genocide, crimes against humanity and murdering babies paved the way exactly for such murders. This is what happens when leaders in the world surrender to the Palestinian terrorist propaganda and serve it.' Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the shootings as 'the terrible cost of the antisemitism and wild incitement against the State of Israel.' 'My heart grieves for the families of the young beloveds, whose lives were cut short in a moment by an abhorrent antisemitic murderer,' he said in a statement. 'I have directed that security be increased at Israeli missions around the world and for the state's representatives,' he said. The Israeli government has come under strong criticism for the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza after this week ending an 11-week aid blockade which caused widespread hunger and desperate sanitary conditions in the strip. In the past week, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed - including dozens of women and children - after intensified airstrikes on Gaza and the launch of a new ground offensive from the north and south of the strip, named Operation Gideon's Chariots. On Sunday night, the UK, Canada and France issued their strongest condemnation yet of Benjamin Netanyahu's government. A joint statement with Canada and France demanded that Netanyahu halt his 'egregious' actions in Gaza, threatening 'concrete actions' over the 'intolerable' human suffering inflicted on the enclave. The next day, Sir Keir Starmer spoke out against the 'utterly intolerable' situation in Gaza, as foreign minister David Lammy announced the UK would suspend trade negotiations with Israel and introduce sanctions against a number of settler individuals and entities in the West Bank. Describing Israel's actions as 'monstrous', Lammy announced that Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely had been summoned to the Foreign Office by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer. Following the joint statement by Sir Keir, French president Emmanuel Macron and Canadian PM Mark Carney, Netanyahu hit back, accusing the leaders of 'offering a huge prize for the genocidal attack on Israel on October 7 while inviting more such atrocities'. In Washington D.C., police cordons remained around the site of the shooting, which took place at around 9:15pm local time on Wednesday (02:15am BST). Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said Elias Rodriguez, who was not previously known to police, was seen pacing outside the venue before the attack. 'Once in handcuffs, the suspect identified where he discarded the weapon, and that weapon has been recovered, and he implied that he committed the offence,' she said. US President Donald Trump condemned the shooting on Truth Social, writing: 'These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA.'
