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Antisemitism in the Turkish Media: Part 1 of 2
Backround article a few weeks old, but still quite relevant. Long. Second part: "Antisemitism in the Turkish Media (Part II) - Turkish Intellectuals Against Antisemitism" The rising antisemitism in the Turkish media is a complex phenomenon that manifests itself in several forms: 1. Animosity towards Jews, Judaism and 'Jewish lobbies.' Jews are targeted as individuals, a community, people and "race," and as a sinister political entity seeking Jewish dominance on world affairs, businesses and media. Jews are demonized in many conspiracy theories including causing earthquakes, globalization, and the creation of Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia. 2. A hostile approach towards the Jewish citizens of Turkey, questioning their loyalty; blaming them of treason and for the fall of the Ottoman Empire; characterizing them with derogatory adjectives; inciting the public by citing Koran verses hostile to them; and creating an atmosphere conducive to violence. [1] This type of antisemitism also targets Masonic lodges and freemasons for their alleged connections with Judaism. 3. Antisemitism that in recent years has turned into a harsh campaign, which some Turkish intellectuals have called "a witch hunt" against the 'Dönme' [2] who are regarded as 'hidden Jews' posing as Muslims. They are blamed for helping to found the modern Republic of Turkey as a 'spare' Jewish state, for holding all key positions' in Turkey and for ruling the country. 4. Antisemitism directed at Israel and Zionism. The word 'Zionists' often replaces the word 'Jews' in the press. Posted by: Glease Thraique9098 2005-05-21 |
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