Jewish Communities Split Over Berlusconi
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September 27, 2003
Jewish
communities split over Berlusconi
A US Jewish lobby this week gave Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi its
annual award - only days after he said Mussolini was a benign dictator.
The remark sparked a wave of outrage among Italy's Jewish community.
"But the New York-based Anti-Defamation League said Mr Berlusconi deserved its Distinguished Statesman Award for his help to fight a revival of anti-Semitism in Europe, his support for Israel and his commitment to the war on terror.
Berlusconi has sided with the USA against Iraq while the other countries were keeping quiet," the lobby's director, Abraham Foxman, told Italian daily newspaper Corriere della Sera.
"Few countries in Europe understand Israel's problems, and when anti-Semitism exploded again in Europe, he did not hesitate to brand it as unacceptable," Foxman added.
Comment
This guy could be a factor in the future. Just bringing him to your
attention. Although, he did call Mussolini "A benign
dictator". That has infuriated a few in the Jewish community.
It seems that most of the possible candidates have done something to cause
strife among the Jewish community.
"Despite the premier's gaffe on Mussolini, many Italian pundits believe that the country has never been as pro-Israeli as under Mr Berlusconi's leadership.
He has often said that he would like Israel to join the European Union, and during last year's trip to Israel, he snubbed Yasir Arafat by choosing not to meet him."
Thanks for all the input on the chapter I sent out.
Pastor Malone
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