How Ban Ki-moon undermines the UN’s universal values As secretary general of the United Nations, Ban should be the prime guardian of universal values. By Manfred Gerstenfeld and Jamie Berk 20 September 2015 Published in The Jerusalem Post http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/How-Ban-Ki-moon-undermines-the-UNs-universal-values-416628 In … [Read More]
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Israel, the Jews and the European refugee crisis Four million Syrian refugees are now registered in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraq. Within Syria there are 7.6 million displaced persons. By Manfred Gerstenfeld 3 October 2015 Published in The Jerusalem Post … [Read More]
Europe’s feeble fight against anti-Semitism Much of the widespread European anti-Semitism manifests itself as anti-Israelism. By Manfred Gerstenfeld 14 October 2015 Published in The Jerusalem Post http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Europes-feeble-fight-against-anti-Semitism-424956 Earlier this month, the Fundamental Rights Agency – an official European body – … [Read More]
Europe’s refugee crisis: Jews must tread carefully Most of the terrorist threat to Jewish institutions comes from individuals and organizations from countries of origin of the current asylum seekers, where official channels are negative towards Jews. By Manfred Gerstenfeld 24 … [Read More]
The 2005 French riots and the country’s ethnic separation “After the riots the French authorities announced they would take measures to improve the integration of minorities; Yet to date this issue remains hugely problematic.” By Manfred Gerstenfeld 4 November 2015 … [Read More]
Suggestions for the anti-Semitic slurs list It would be worthwhile to introduce the option of lifetime nomination for repeat offenders, who produce an unabating flow of anti-Semitic slurs and incitement. By Manfred Gerstenfeld 16 November 2015 Published in The Jerusalem … [Read More]
Europe on the couch: Proposal for a new EU psychology agency The psychological aspects of attitudes and behavior in Europe are so numerous that only a few examples can be given here. By Manfred Gerstenfeld 2 December 2015 Published in … [Read More]
UK: Bombing Syria, hypocrisy and supporting terrorists The debate made it clear the West has no detailed strategy to end IS rule over any territory. By Manfred Gerstenfeld 14 December 2015 Published in The Jerusalem Post http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/UK-Bombing-Syria-hypocrisy-and-supporting-terrorists-437307 Major parliamentary debates … [Read More]
A strategy against Sweden’s anti-Israel inciters In view of the widespread European anti-Semitism, Israel calling Wallström an anti-Semite is of little practical use. By Manfred Gerstenfeld 19 January 2016 Published in The Jerusalem Post http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/A-strategy-against-Swedens-anti-Israel-inciters-442074 The Israeli government has taken … [Read More]
The Holocaust in the public domain By Manfred Gerstenfeld 27 January 2016 Published in The Jerusalem Post http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/The-Holocaust-in-the-public-domain-442991 Historical events usually receive less and less public attention as time passes. Yet in recent years the Holocaust, its abuse and Second … [Read More]