UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband Accused of Denying Jewish History with Jerusalem Statements
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Americans For A Safe Israel (AFSI) has accused UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband of denying Jewish history by stating "East Jerusalem is occupied territory." AFSI chairman Moshe Phillips argues this statement implies a policy to expel Jews from the city's eastern parts, including holy sites. The group contends "East Jerusalem" is a fabricated political term used to erase Jewish identity, asserting that traditional Jewish prayers refer to the entire ancient city. AFSI criticizes the UK government's stance, contrasting it with Jordan's past control of the area.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's statement calling East Jerusalem "occupied territory" is criticized as historically inaccurate.
- Americans For A Safe Israel (AFSI) claims Miliband's stance implies a policy to expel Jews from East Jerusalem.
- AFSI argues the term "East Jerusalem" is a political fabrication designed to erase Jewish history and identity.
- The group states traditional Jewish prayers refer to the entire ancient city, not a divided East Jerusalem.
- AFSI criticizes the UK government's position, contrasting it with Jordan's historical control and actions in the area.
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