Venezuela Analysis February 12, 2008
In this article the author James Sugget, tries to stress the difference that he sees between anti- semitism and anti- imperialism. He begins the article by mentioning that two prominent Rabbi's of the Venezuelan Jewish community attended and assisted the attempted coup d'etat of President Chavez in 2002. He wanted to point out that the Jews are "actively participating" in the opposition movement. La Hojilla a pro- Chavez television station displayed a scene of a February 3 protest in which the leader of the protest was the brother of one of the prominent Rabbi's. Sugget denounces the idea that these media outlets are anti-semitic rather they are opposed to the opposition actions. He believes that anti- semitism is commonly "erroneously conflated with anti-semitism". His first example looks at the police search of the Jewish school and community center, Hebraica. This search was fueled by the murder of Venezuelan Federal Prosecutor, Danilo Anderson under specific evidence cited by the Venezuelan government that suggested that "some" collaborators were members of the Venezuelan Jewish Community. There was the suspicion that the owner of Globovision, Federico Alberto Ravel, was collaborating with a wealthy businessmen from Hebraica to assassinate Chavez. To Sugget no one can claim that the searches were "inexplicable" because there were clearly suggestions of subversive actions. Even newspapers like Vea which claims the Mossad was involved,is not anti-semitic rather just bias.The attacks on the school were followed with the accusation that Tarek El Aissami, the Vice President of Citizen security, initiated the attack. Sugget says this accusation came just because the Jews were angry by his appointment to office. Sugget says that the actions of the Jewish community are clearly more relevant to why the search occurred and he goes on to add that the search was "not illegal nor was it carried out improperly". Sugget now refers to the Pro-government media discussing how many people confuse anti- Israel feelings with anti-semitism. He refers to pictures which appeared in the pro- Government newspaper, A Plena Voz which included, the image of the star of David with a Swastika,an Israeli flag with a swastika in the middle and a star of David with a Swastika in the middle. He says the target of these articles are not the Jews rather Israel. He mentions that he believes there should be a difference made between the Israeli government and the Israeli people. He then goes on to denounce newspapers like Vea for referring to Jews and Israeli soldiers interchangeably and for clear anti-semitism. He also condemns the anti-semitic graffiti that surrounds Venezuela.
Although Sugget becomes more sympathetic towards the Jews at the end of his article, he is clearly misinformed. He makes it seem as though the issue is black and white, yet in most cases the truth is that there is a large wave of anti-semitism. The raid may have been provoked by the actions of the Jewish leaders but it did not need to be done on school property, disrupting the children.Even he said there was evidence that "some" Jews were involved, the whole community should not have been affected. The fact that they blamed an Arab leader is not uncommon and not far-fetched.Chavez has filled the seats in his government, with very publicly anti-semitic figures that would want the Jewish Community destroyed. The swastika is an image that is offensive to Jews no matter what, even if it is used in an anti- Israel context, the suffering the Jews experienced is incomparable to anything occurring around the world. Sugget has to realize that even though there may be a sense of anti- Imperialism, the sense of anti- semitism around society is much stronger and more powerful. Anti- Israel or not, they are still criticizing a crucial element of the Jewish people and attacking the community indirectly. It does not matter what their original intention was, the government's inability to suppress the pro- government media, suggests that they support their anti- semitic statements, making the situation ever more dangerous for the Jewish community.
Link to Original Article:http://www.venezuelanalysis.com/analysis/3148
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Telesur discusses hows Israel used White Phosphorus
Telesur February 2,2010
Telesur had a short clip in which it confirmed the fact that Israel used white phosphorus in attacks against the Palestinians during Operation Cast Lead. White Phosphorus is specifically forbidden by the United Nations. The clip said that two high ranking officials of the air force who used this type of weaponry, which murdered three people, were being "disciplined". Danny Ayalon, the Vice Chancellor of Israel, went on to comment saying that Israel has no need to receive international approval and that they still hold themselves to the "highest moral standard", evident through their punishment of these two officials. Ayalon went on to reject the claims made in the Goldstone Report saying it is a "sham" and extremely "unprofessional". The clip mentioned the fact that 1400 people were murdered during the Operation.
The release of this statement has sparked controversy all over the world, but particularly in anti-Israel countries because it is just another technique to use against them. In Venezuela this revelation has been detrimental to the Jews because it has increased national anti- Israel sentiment and strengthened Israel's identity as the aggressor.
Link to Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJUy9wXnwyo&feature=player_embedded#
Telesur had a short clip in which it confirmed the fact that Israel used white phosphorus in attacks against the Palestinians during Operation Cast Lead. White Phosphorus is specifically forbidden by the United Nations. The clip said that two high ranking officials of the air force who used this type of weaponry, which murdered three people, were being "disciplined". Danny Ayalon, the Vice Chancellor of Israel, went on to comment saying that Israel has no need to receive international approval and that they still hold themselves to the "highest moral standard", evident through their punishment of these two officials. Ayalon went on to reject the claims made in the Goldstone Report saying it is a "sham" and extremely "unprofessional". The clip mentioned the fact that 1400 people were murdered during the Operation.
The release of this statement has sparked controversy all over the world, but particularly in anti-Israel countries because it is just another technique to use against them. In Venezuela this revelation has been detrimental to the Jews because it has increased national anti- Israel sentiment and strengthened Israel's identity as the aggressor.
Link to Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJUy9wXnwyo&feature=player_embedded#
Aporrea: Israeli Criminals may not Remain Unpunished
January 20, 2010
The Ambassador of Palestine in Venezuela, Farid Suwwan, exclaimed, "Just like the Nazi criminals were taken to international tribunals and punished for their actions, the massacre of Israel against the Palestinian state must go down the same way for there to be justice and peace in the Middle East." This statement comes one year following Operation Cast Lead in Gaza which left 1,434 Palestinians dead, including women and children.Aporrea claims that the Israeli Army violence has yet to cease. In recent days, at least three Palestinians were murdered on the Gaza border, through air attacks, something that worries diplomatic representatives because it implies Israel wants the conflict to continue. Suwwan said that Israel was violating the Oslo accords and has refused to negotiate while still continuing their violent attacks. Meanwhile, the U.N. human rights council has gotten involved to assist the Judicial process. Suwwan remembers that Obama said in his speech in Cairo that the, "Situation of the Palestinians is intolerable. They suffer daily humiliation that accompany the occupation. We will never turn our backs on their legitimate right to live with dignity in their own state."Suwwan is angry because he feels that Obama never followed up on his statement and is not helping the Palestinian people.Suwwan says that Israel has always been protected because of their earlier historical suffering but that the Palestinians were not the ones that "assasinated" the Jews and they now feel like they are being punished for the Nazi's wrongdoing.He says that the Israeli's are acting like the Nazi's murdering women and children that have nothing to do with the conflict. Suwwan goes on to exclaim the Palestinians are "not asking for the moon", they just want access to their ever shrinking territory. Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his opposition to the existence of a Palestinian state without Jewish presence and his refusal to include Jerusalem in the negotiations.
This article is clearly very Pro- Palestinian. It again presents the Palestinians as the victims; murdered children, no land and no representation. Yet the article fails to mention that the Gaza attack was flamed by a Palestinian attack and the fact that places like Sderot, are being hit with Palestinian rockets on a day to day basis.It is also interesting to note that Suwwan says that they are not the ones who murdered the Jews.While they may have not murdered Jews during the Holocaust, they have been murdering innocent Jews since the inception of the State of Israel in 1948. It is dangerous that the Palestinians believe that Obama is their ally. If the President does choose to get involved it will be a detrimental action for the the Jewish community and his international reputation. This article continues to rally Palestinian support and make the living situation for the Venezuelan Jewish community even more intolerable.
Link to Original Article: http://www.aporrea.org/ddhh/n149325.html
The Ambassador of Palestine in Venezuela, Farid Suwwan, exclaimed, "Just like the Nazi criminals were taken to international tribunals and punished for their actions, the massacre of Israel against the Palestinian state must go down the same way for there to be justice and peace in the Middle East." This statement comes one year following Operation Cast Lead in Gaza which left 1,434 Palestinians dead, including women and children.Aporrea claims that the Israeli Army violence has yet to cease. In recent days, at least three Palestinians were murdered on the Gaza border, through air attacks, something that worries diplomatic representatives because it implies Israel wants the conflict to continue. Suwwan said that Israel was violating the Oslo accords and has refused to negotiate while still continuing their violent attacks. Meanwhile, the U.N. human rights council has gotten involved to assist the Judicial process. Suwwan remembers that Obama said in his speech in Cairo that the, "Situation of the Palestinians is intolerable. They suffer daily humiliation that accompany the occupation. We will never turn our backs on their legitimate right to live with dignity in their own state."Suwwan is angry because he feels that Obama never followed up on his statement and is not helping the Palestinian people.Suwwan says that Israel has always been protected because of their earlier historical suffering but that the Palestinians were not the ones that "assasinated" the Jews and they now feel like they are being punished for the Nazi's wrongdoing.He says that the Israeli's are acting like the Nazi's murdering women and children that have nothing to do with the conflict. Suwwan goes on to exclaim the Palestinians are "not asking for the moon", they just want access to their ever shrinking territory. Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his opposition to the existence of a Palestinian state without Jewish presence and his refusal to include Jerusalem in the negotiations.
This article is clearly very Pro- Palestinian. It again presents the Palestinians as the victims; murdered children, no land and no representation. Yet the article fails to mention that the Gaza attack was flamed by a Palestinian attack and the fact that places like Sderot, are being hit with Palestinian rockets on a day to day basis.It is also interesting to note that Suwwan says that they are not the ones who murdered the Jews.While they may have not murdered Jews during the Holocaust, they have been murdering innocent Jews since the inception of the State of Israel in 1948. It is dangerous that the Palestinians believe that Obama is their ally. If the President does choose to get involved it will be a detrimental action for the the Jewish community and his international reputation. This article continues to rally Palestinian support and make the living situation for the Venezuelan Jewish community even more intolerable.
Link to Original Article: http://www.aporrea.org/ddhh/n149325.html
Israel is accused of Electrocuting and possibly Murdering a Palestinian Leader
Aporrea January 30 2010
Hamas accused Israel following the mysterious murder of one of their main military leaders,Mahmoud al Mabhouh, which many say was electrocuted and strangled during his visit to Dubai. Marc Regev, the voice of the Israeli government, refused to comment and the police in Dubai said that the murder was by a criminal group and not by political assassination. Mabhouh was buried in a Palestinian refugee camp on the border of Syria and was praised by his counterparts for being a "great man" that fought against the Israelis, with the head of Hamas saying that Mabhouh was assasinated by Israeli's the day following his arrival to Dubai. His brother, Fayek, said that investigators determined Mabhouh died from an electric shock to the head and through strangulation. His brother also noted that Mabhouh had been victim to an assassination attempt, via poison, a few months earlier in Beirut.While Dubai still claims that it was a criminal group, Hamas stresses that in 1987 Israeli militants murdered Abu Jihan, the leader of the Organization for the Liberation of Palestine. Also that in 1997 they tried to murder the leader of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, by poisoning him but failed. This week on Ynet military analyst, Ron Ben Ishai, said that Israel had good reason to murder Mabhouh especially since he was involved in the kidnapping and murder of two Israeli soldiers in 1989.
This article in Aporrea is sympathizing with the Palestinians. Thy are basically supporting the claim that Israel murdered Mabhouh instead of standing up for Israel. They make him the victim by saying that he was described as a "great man" and was cruelly murdered. What they fail to mention though was that he was a member of the most violent terrorist group in the world and murdered two Israeli soldiers.They continue to pin it on the Israeli's by citing other times they "murdered" important Palestinian officials. Aporrea is looking at the situation from a very limited Palestinian point of view, and passing on this dangerous perspective to its thousands of readers.
Link to Original Article:http://www.aporrea.org/internacionales/n149920.html
Hamas accused Israel following the mysterious murder of one of their main military leaders,Mahmoud al Mabhouh, which many say was electrocuted and strangled during his visit to Dubai. Marc Regev, the voice of the Israeli government, refused to comment and the police in Dubai said that the murder was by a criminal group and not by political assassination. Mabhouh was buried in a Palestinian refugee camp on the border of Syria and was praised by his counterparts for being a "great man" that fought against the Israelis, with the head of Hamas saying that Mabhouh was assasinated by Israeli's the day following his arrival to Dubai. His brother, Fayek, said that investigators determined Mabhouh died from an electric shock to the head and through strangulation. His brother also noted that Mabhouh had been victim to an assassination attempt, via poison, a few months earlier in Beirut.While Dubai still claims that it was a criminal group, Hamas stresses that in 1987 Israeli militants murdered Abu Jihan, the leader of the Organization for the Liberation of Palestine. Also that in 1997 they tried to murder the leader of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, by poisoning him but failed. This week on Ynet military analyst, Ron Ben Ishai, said that Israel had good reason to murder Mabhouh especially since he was involved in the kidnapping and murder of two Israeli soldiers in 1989.
This article in Aporrea is sympathizing with the Palestinians. Thy are basically supporting the claim that Israel murdered Mabhouh instead of standing up for Israel. They make him the victim by saying that he was described as a "great man" and was cruelly murdered. What they fail to mention though was that he was a member of the most violent terrorist group in the world and murdered two Israeli soldiers.They continue to pin it on the Israeli's by citing other times they "murdered" important Palestinian officials. Aporrea is looking at the situation from a very limited Palestinian point of view, and passing on this dangerous perspective to its thousands of readers.
Link to Original Article:http://www.aporrea.org/internacionales/n149920.html
Human's Right Organization looks into Venezuelan Violence following Protest
Reuters February 2, 2010
The OAS,Organization of American States', human rights organization asked on Tuesday for investigators to look into the "improper use of force" on protests following the shut down of an anti-government TV station in Venezuela. The Organization announced their "serious concern" following the clashes between police, students and supporters January 25 that left one 15-year old student dead, killed another student, and left several injured. The injuries were caused by the "improper use of force" of both the police and the protesters. According to initial reports, the two dead were shot by an independent gunmen who had nothing to do with the protest. Anti-riot police used tear gas and plastic grenades to break up the protests following the shut down of RCTV. The rights commission demanded Chavez to investigate right's violations and bring upon justice.
The sad aspect of this article is that the police were probably commanded to take such violent action by Chavez himself. The protest was caused by Chavez's inability to take criticism. Chavez demands any opposition to be suppressed so it is not surprising that he took such violent action. Although the human rights organization wants an investigation, one will unfortunately not be provided because it would lead back to the government and place them in an even worse situation.
Link to Original Article: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N02100052.htm
The OAS,Organization of American States', human rights organization asked on Tuesday for investigators to look into the "improper use of force" on protests following the shut down of an anti-government TV station in Venezuela. The Organization announced their "serious concern" following the clashes between police, students and supporters January 25 that left one 15-year old student dead, killed another student, and left several injured. The injuries were caused by the "improper use of force" of both the police and the protesters. According to initial reports, the two dead were shot by an independent gunmen who had nothing to do with the protest. Anti-riot police used tear gas and plastic grenades to break up the protests following the shut down of RCTV. The rights commission demanded Chavez to investigate right's violations and bring upon justice.
The sad aspect of this article is that the police were probably commanded to take such violent action by Chavez himself. The protest was caused by Chavez's inability to take criticism. Chavez demands any opposition to be suppressed so it is not surprising that he took such violent action. Although the human rights organization wants an investigation, one will unfortunately not be provided because it would lead back to the government and place them in an even worse situation.
Link to Original Article: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N02100052.htm
Venezuela's President Chavez is behind captured arms ship to Iran
January 20,2010
Israel announced that, following the capture of the Francop, they have finally figured out how the Hezbollah illegal arms ship arrived in the waters off the coast of Cyprus.The German ship, Francop, was transporting a large amount of weaponry to Hezbollah terrorists. Venezuela believed that it was via Tehran, but recently have found out the Francop departed off the shores of Venezuela. The ship went on to briefly dock in Iran, to later travel through the Suez Canal and make its way up towards Lebanon. The report follows Chavez's pro- Iranian past and rumors that he is allowing Hezbollah to operated in Venezuela.
This is yet another clue linking Iran and Venezuela together.This not only links them together, but stresses the fact that Chavez is fostering a relationship with the most dangerous terrorist organization in the world, leading his country and his people further on path of destruction.
Link to Original Article:http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?tabid=178&nid=20408
Israel announced that, following the capture of the Francop, they have finally figured out how the Hezbollah illegal arms ship arrived in the waters off the coast of Cyprus.The German ship, Francop, was transporting a large amount of weaponry to Hezbollah terrorists. Venezuela believed that it was via Tehran, but recently have found out the Francop departed off the shores of Venezuela. The ship went on to briefly dock in Iran, to later travel through the Suez Canal and make its way up towards Lebanon. The report follows Chavez's pro- Iranian past and rumors that he is allowing Hezbollah to operated in Venezuela.
This is yet another clue linking Iran and Venezuela together.This not only links them together, but stresses the fact that Chavez is fostering a relationship with the most dangerous terrorist organization in the world, leading his country and his people further on path of destruction.
Link to Original Article:http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?tabid=178&nid=20408
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
National Post criticizes the Chavez Regime
January 23, 2010
The article's author, David Frum, begins by explaining the situation as he first arrived to Caracas. The largest mall, owned by the wealthiest Jewish family, had just been seized by the government the night before he arrived. A few days later, Israel traced a Hezbollah shipment straight back to Caracas.These are just accounts from one week living in Venezuela. The government had already seized french- owned supermarkets and shut down independent television stations,radio operations, and the country's largest Internet company.There are several clues that the dictatorship is gaining more control. Chavez postponed elections to the national assembly last year to September,filling the seats with regime loyalists who have been gerrymandering districts against the opposition. When Chavez in fact loses by the numbers, he will simply change the system to ensure it is not documented and most importantly that it does not happen again. Currently, Chavez is trying to account for the grave mistakes he has made during his term. He has overspent his oil revenues and in response there has been inflation in prices and currency devaluation. Electricity and food shortages are widespread throughout the country and instead of taking account for his mistakes Chavez has blamed speculators, capitalists and imperialism. As prices continue to soar, Chavez has found a new enemy with the "criminal Zionists", creating a national air of anti-semitism.
This article presents the danger that Chavez poses as a dictator. He is leading the country down the path of destruction. He has nationalized almost everything, leaving no room for personal speech. The inflation is out of control and has caused devaluation in their actual currency. People are sick of having no food or electricity. His support is definitely dwindling, but he is now too powerful to be controlled or stopped.The situation is becoming increasingly dangerous for the Jews. The seize of the Jewish family owned Sambil mall and the constant blame pinned on the Jews, has caused a lack of national support for them as well. People need to realize that Chavez has become all too powerful. The opposition must take action before it is too late for both them and the Jewish community.
Link to Original article:http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2010/01/23/david-frum-venezuela-falls-back-on-a-reliable-scapegoat.aspx
The article's author, David Frum, begins by explaining the situation as he first arrived to Caracas. The largest mall, owned by the wealthiest Jewish family, had just been seized by the government the night before he arrived. A few days later, Israel traced a Hezbollah shipment straight back to Caracas.These are just accounts from one week living in Venezuela. The government had already seized french- owned supermarkets and shut down independent television stations,radio operations, and the country's largest Internet company.There are several clues that the dictatorship is gaining more control. Chavez postponed elections to the national assembly last year to September,filling the seats with regime loyalists who have been gerrymandering districts against the opposition. When Chavez in fact loses by the numbers, he will simply change the system to ensure it is not documented and most importantly that it does not happen again. Currently, Chavez is trying to account for the grave mistakes he has made during his term. He has overspent his oil revenues and in response there has been inflation in prices and currency devaluation. Electricity and food shortages are widespread throughout the country and instead of taking account for his mistakes Chavez has blamed speculators, capitalists and imperialism. As prices continue to soar, Chavez has found a new enemy with the "criminal Zionists", creating a national air of anti-semitism.
This article presents the danger that Chavez poses as a dictator. He is leading the country down the path of destruction. He has nationalized almost everything, leaving no room for personal speech. The inflation is out of control and has caused devaluation in their actual currency. People are sick of having no food or electricity. His support is definitely dwindling, but he is now too powerful to be controlled or stopped.The situation is becoming increasingly dangerous for the Jews. The seize of the Jewish family owned Sambil mall and the constant blame pinned on the Jews, has caused a lack of national support for them as well. People need to realize that Chavez has become all too powerful. The opposition must take action before it is too late for both them and the Jewish community.
Link to Original article:http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2010/01/23/david-frum-venezuela-falls-back-on-a-reliable-scapegoat.aspx
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