Thanks to the UN's bias against Israel, Islamic extremism reached Europe - opinion
| Published date | 20 April 2024 |
| Author | DAVID BEN-BASAT |
| Publication title | Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel) |
Our historical right to the land was enshrined in our Declaration of Independence as the agreed solution to the immigration of Jewish refugees from Europe. A clear date was set for the establishment of the State of Israel and the end of the British mandate.
Menachem Begin, who headed Israel's national military organization, opposed the internal of the land and called it, "giving up Jerusalem." The Arab leadership also opposed the decision, calling it a "line of fire."
On November 30, an Egged bus was attacked by Arabs who murdered five of the passengers, setting off the War of Independence. Intent on destroying the small, newly established country, the Arab armies of Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq invaded Israel but were vanquished.
Not a moment of peace in Israel
Israel has not had a moment's peace since the state was established; our enemies have not relinquished their desire to destroy us.
The influence of the Arab bloc on the United Nations Security Council has led to countless resolutions against Israel over the years. In several cases, these resolutions have been vetoed by the United States.
In one of the recent UN resolutions, out of the 15 members of the Security Council, 13 voted in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza. Their intention, of course, was the preservation of the Hamas Nazis and their bellic capacities. The United States exercised its power of veto and the United Kingdom abstained. What can be expected from this contaminated body that places no value whatsoever on Jewish lives?
The rise of Arab political power and influence after the Yom Kippur War – acquired thanks to their countries' role in supplying oil around the world – has led the UN to countless anti-Israel resolutions. Among the most shocking was the adoption of Resolution 3379 equating Zionism with racism.
The UN's illogical and disproportionate antisemitic resolutions can be traced to Israel's insults to Arab honor by defeating them in the 1948 War of Independence and in Israel's victories in the wars over the years. The shameful statements of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who has turned a blind eye to the terrible October 7 massacre, have unmasked the UN bias anew.
While financed mainly by the US, the UN operates with the inspiration and encouragement of various Arab countries hostile to Israel, despite peace treaties.
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