France Burns Amidst 'Globalization of the Intifada,' Europe Remains Complacent
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
France is experiencing widespread riots, described as a "globalization of the intifada," fueled by demographic changes and a perceived loss of Western identity. The article criticizes Europe's inaction, contrasting it with Israel's changed security approach, and warns of a spiritual crisis leading to Western decline.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- France is experiencing widespread riots described as a 'globalization of the intifada.'
- Demographic data shows a significant rise in Muslim names among French newborns.
- The article criticizes Europe's perceived inaction and appeasement towards growing Islamist influence.
- It draws parallels between current events and past appeasement of Nazi Germany.
- The author suggests Western civilization is collapsing due to spiritual crisis, not external threats.
- Israel's security approach has reportedly shifted to preemptive strikes against perceived threats.
France is experiencing widespread unrest, characterized by the destruction of schools, looting of shops, and burning of buses, with police and teachers injured. The article argues this is not a protest akin to the 1968 student revolt but a "globalization of the intifada," noting that rioters are waving Palestinian flags instead of French ones. It suggests that global movements advocating for Palestinians seek the destruction of the West, with France being the next target.
Demographic shifts in France are highlighted, with over 10% of the population being immigrants and their descendants constituting over a fifth. Analysis of given names indicates a significant rise in Muslim names among newborns, from less than 1% in the 1960s to 18-20% in recent years. This trend, coupled with a decline in traditional Catholic names like Marie, suggests a strengthening Muslim identity and a potential loss of Christian identity in France.
The article criticizes the notion that improving economic conditions for immigrants will lead to their integration, drawing a parallel to a past Israeli security concept that proved flawed. It asserts that "barbarians" are motivated by a desire to murder Jews, even at their own expense, and that Israel has since changed its approach to preemptively strike those planning attacks. The piece posits that the idea of a Palestinian state is a prelude to Israel's destruction and that Israel will not allow an Islamic caliphate to be established.
Europe, in contrast, is accused of failing to change its approach, reminiscent of its appeasement of Nazi Germany in the 1930s. The article claims that Muslims openly state their intention to conquer Europe through a "quiet jihad" of immigration and demographic advantage. A Belgian professor is quoted from the 1990s expressing a belief that Europeans would eventually convert to Islam rather than fight it.
The author contends that Western civilizations collapse not from murder but from suicide, attributing the current unrest to a spiritual crisis and loss of faith in Europe. France, under President Macron, is seen as having embraced Palestinians and denied its Judeo-Christian roots, resulting in the creation of a "Palestinian state within its borders." The article questions whether Europe will awaken to this reality, noting an alliance between Islamists and the far-left, exemplified by support for the riots from radical left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon.