Audrey Gally on Spoutible

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Alina Stefanescu aliner on Twitter:

From open letter to the New York Times, December 4, 1948, drafted by Hannah Arendt and co-signed by her, Albert Einstein, Sidney Hook, and Seymour Melman, among others.

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NEW PALESTINE PARTY
Visit of Menachem Begin and Aims of Political Movement Discussed*
Amongst the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the "Freedom Party" (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its organization, methods, political philosophy, an social appeal to the Nazi and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and following of the former Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing, chauvinist organization in Palestine.
The current visit of Menachem Begin, leader of this party, to the United States is obviously calculated to give the impression of American support for his part in the coming Israeli elections, and to cement political ties with conservative Zionist elements in the United States. Several Americans of national repute have lent their names to welcome his visit. It is inconceivable that those who oppose fascism throughout the world, if correctly informed as to Mr. Begin's political...

03:51 AM - Nov 21, 2023

Audrey Gally

@RedSonjaBelit

2/6

#CeaseFireNOW #FreePalestine #Gaza_Genocide #WarCriminalNetanyahu #IsraelisaGenocidalState

Before irreparable damage is done by way of financial contributions, public manifestations in Begin's behalf, and the creation in Palestine of the impression that a large segment of America supports fascist elements in Israel, the American public must be informed as to the record and objectives of Mr. Begin and his movement.
The public avowals of Begin's party are no guide whatever to its actual character. Today they speak of freedom, democracy and anti-imperialism, whereas until recently they openly preached the doctrine of the fascist state. It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future.

03:51 AM - Nov 21, 2023

Audrey Gally

@RedSonjaBelit

3/6

Alina Stefanescu aliner on Twitter:
Also to note: I will not post photos or videos of Israeli terrorists celebrating the mounds of corpses they killed or parading the captive villagers through Jerusalem. You can find such things yourself.

Attack on Arab Village
A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir Yassin. This village, off the main roads and sorrounded by Jewish lands, had taken no part in the war, and had even fought off Arab bands who wanted to use the village as their base. On April 9 The New York Times reported that terrorist bands attacked this peaceful village, which was not a military objective in the fighting, killed most of its inhabitants -240 men, women, and children- and kept a few of them alive to parade as captives through the streets of Jerusalem. Most of the Jewish community was horrified at the deed, and the Jewis Agency sent a telegram of apology to King Abdullah of Transjordan. But the terrorists, far from being ashamed of their act, were proud of this massacre, publicized it widely, and invited all the foreign correspondents present in the country to view the heaped corpses and the general havoc at Deir Yassin.
The Deir Yassin incident exemplifies the character and action...

03:51 AM - Nov 21, 2023

Audrey Gally

@RedSonjaBelit

4/6

The massacre of Deir Yassin created a symbol of terror in history.

Within the Jewish community they have preached and admixture of ultra-nationalism, religious mysticism, and racial superiority. Like other fascist parties they have been used to break strikes, and have themselves pressed for the destruction of free trade unions. In their stead, they have proposed corporate unions on the Italian Fascist model.
During the last year of sporadic anti-British violence, the IZL and Stern groups inaugurated a reign of terror in the Palestine Jewish community. Teachers were beaten up for speaking against them, adults were shot for not letting their children join them. By gangsters methods, beatings, window-smashing, and widespread robberies, the terrorists intimidated the population and expected a heavy tribute.

03:51 AM - Nov 21, 2023

Audrey Gally

@RedSonjaBelit

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The people of the Freedom Party have had no part in the constructive achievements in Palestine. They have reclaimed no land, built no settlements, and only detracted from Jewish defense activites. Their much-publicized immigration endeavors were minute, and devoted mainly to bringing in fascist compatriots.

03:51 AM - Nov 21, 2023

Audrey Gally

@RedSonjaBelit

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Alina Stefanescu aliner on Twitter:
Arendt and others begged the NYT and the US govt. to take note of what Begin was doing. To see how he his Right-wing Extremism aspired to fascist purity. She blamed US Zionists for supporting the brutal Right in 1948. She is worth re-reading right now.

Discrepancies Seen
The discrepancies between the bold claims now being made by Begin and his party, and their record of past performance in Palestine, bear the imprint of no ordinary political party. This is the unmistakable stamp of a fascist party for whom terrorism (against Jews, Arabs, and Brithis alike), and misrepresentation are the means and a "Führer State" is the goal.
In the light of the foregoing considerations, it is imperative that the truth about Mr. Begin and his movement be made known in this country. It is all the more tragic that the top leadership of American Zionism has refused to campaign against Begin's efforts, or even to expose to its own constituents the dangers of Israel of supporting Begin.
The undersigned therefore take this means of publicly presenting a few salient facts concerning Begin and his party; and of urging all concerned no to support this latest manifestation of fascism.

03:51 AM - Nov 21, 2023

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