World Goodwill Toward Israel Was Fleeting, Not the Norm
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
The author posits that global goodwill towards Israel has historically been an exception, not the rule, stemming from the post-Holocaust era rather than a genuine end to antisemitism. Personal anecdotes of Rabbi Sinai Adler illustrate a deep-seated distrust of gentile intentions, even in the face of apparent support. The article argues that relying on improved public relations to restore international favor is a misreading of history, emphasizing that antisemitism remains the baseline. It concludes that Israel must maintain its strength, as external support is not guaranteed and historical patterns of persecution persist.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Global goodwill toward Israel was an exception, not the rule, rooted in the post-Holocaust era.
- Holocaust survivor Rabbi Sinai Adler harbored deep skepticism about gentile intentions throughout his life.
- The author argues that improved public relations will not restore past international support for Israel.
- Zionism arose from the failure of emancipation and Enlightenment to dissolve antisemitism.
- Antisemitism is presented as the baseline, with support for Israel being the exception.
- Israel must remain strong, building its security on the assumption that external goodwill is temporary.
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