Albert Einstein penned this letter in 1948... just wow!

[toomuchtime_]

You are such a big fan of resistance to occupation, Begin clearly would be one of your heroes is he had not been a Jew.

He was a colonist, just another foreign occupier. He was born in Brest in Belorus, FFS.

He was an immigrant living under British colonial rule and would be a hero in your eyes if he weren't Jewish.

 

[montelatici]

You are such a big fan of resistance to occupation, Begin clearly would be one of your heroes is he had not been a Jew.

He was a colonist, just another foreign occupier. He was born in Brest in Belorus, FFS.

He was an immigrant living under British colonial rule and would be a hero in your eyes if he weren't Jewish.

The British were the colonial power that facilitated the colonization of Palestine by the Europeans and the expropriation of the land from and the eviction of the native inhabitants. Why would I consider a settler colonist a hero? I don't get it.

 

[toomuchtime_]

You are such a big fan of resistance to occupation, Begin clearly would be one of your heroes is he had not been a Jew.

He was a colonist, just another foreign occupier. He was born in Brest in Belorus, FFS.

He was an immigrant living under British colonial rule and would be a hero in your eyes if he weren't Jewish.

The British were the colonial power that facilitated the colonization of Palestine by the Europeans and the expropriation of the land from and the eviction of the native inhabitants. Why would I consider a settler colonist a hero? I don't get it.

Bullshit. The British were the colonialists that both Jews and Arabs were trying to get rid of, and Begin was one of the heroes of the resistance to British colonial rule.

 

[montelatici]

You are such a big fan of resistance to occupation, Begin clearly would be one of your heroes is he had not been a Jew.

He was a colonist, just another foreign occupier. He was born in Brest in Belorus, FFS.

He was an immigrant living under British colonial rule and would be a hero in your eyes if he weren't Jewish.

The British were the colonial power that facilitated the colonization of Palestine by the Europeans and the expropriation of the land from and the eviction of the native inhabitants. Why would I consider a settler colonist a hero? I don't get it.

Bullshit. The British were the colonialists that both Jews and Arabs were trying to get rid of, and Begin was one of the heroes of the resistance to British colonial rule.

The British were the ones that supported, through force of arms, the colonization of Palestine by the European Jews. You haven't heard of the Balfour Declaration?

 

[toomuchtime_]

You are such a big fan of resistance to occupation, Begin clearly would be one of your heroes is he had not been a Jew.

He was a colonist, just another foreign occupier. He was born in Brest in Belorus, FFS.

He was an immigrant living under British colonial rule and would be a hero in your eyes if he weren't Jewish.

The British were the colonial power that facilitated the colonization of Palestine by the Europeans and the expropriation of the land from and the eviction of the native inhabitants. Why would I consider a settler colonist a hero? I don't get it.

Bullshit. The British were the colonialists that both Jews and Arabs were trying to get rid of, and Begin was one of the heroes of the resistance to British colonial rule.

The British were the ones that supported, through force of arms, the colonization of Palestine by the European Jews. You haven't heard of the Balfour Declaration?

That was issued in 1917 when the British were trying to enlist the aid of the Jews in WWI, and the British also made promises to the Arabs and kept neither set of promises; it was the League of Nations that promised a Jewish homeland to the Jews during the Mandate period, but the British betrayed the League, too, by treating the region as if it their own colony and not something that was being held in trust for the people living there.

By the time the British took over the Mandate, they decided British interests were best served by siding with the Arabs. It was this cynical decision by the British that led to the creation of the Irgun to guard Jewish communities against Arab attacks when the British refused to take effective action. Before 1931, the World Zionist Organization was explicit in saying the Jews did not seek a state of their own but only self government within the context of British rule in the Mandate, but by 1931 the increasing frequency and severity of Arab attacks and the British refusal to take effective action to protect Jewish communities made it clear that the Jews could only be safe if they had a state of their own.

The British betrayed everyone, the Jews, the Arabs, their obligations to the League of Nations, in the hope of holding on to what was then Palestine as a part of the British Empire, and it was this ruthless cynicism by the British that doomed their hold on the region and led to their withdrawal and the creation of the modern state of Israel.

Although Begin arrived late in the struggle, he quickly emerged as a brilliant leader and a hero in the struggle against the brutal British military occupation of what would soon become the modern state of Israel.

 

[montelatici]

What led to the establishment of Israel, was British political and military support for the colonization of Palestine by European Zionists. No amount of bobbing and weaving will change the facts. Without British military suppression of the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration and the establishment of colonial infrastructure was what allowed the Zionists to establish their settler colony.

 

[toomuchtime_]

What led to the establishment of Israel, was British political and military support for the colonization of Palestine by European Zionists. No amount of bobbing and weaving will change the facts. Without British military suppression of the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration and the establishment of colonial infrastructure was what allowed the Zionists to establish their settler colony.

So in essence you are saying there would be no Israel if the British hadn't prevented the Arabs from massacring the Jews ("the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration"), but in fact the British, for the most part, didn't interfere. Every time there was an attack on Jewish communities by Arabs that was successfully fended off, British soldiers would search the Jewish community for weapons and confiscate them without taking any action against the Arab attackers.

It was precisely the British refusal to prevent "the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration", that is to massacre the Jews, that led to the formation of Irgun in the early 1930's to protect these Jewish communities, and it was the British refusal to prevent "the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration", to massacre the Jews, that persuaded the Jews, who had previously only wanted a Jewish homeland with self government in what was then Palestine under British hegemony that they could only live safely if they had a state of their own. Israel was made inevitable by Arab/Muslim xenophobia, which is a core value of Arab/Muslim culture, and by European greed and cynicism, which are core values of European culture and by the remarkable courage, determination, commitment and ingenuity of these early Israelis who had returned home after being away for so long.

 

[montelatici]

What led to the establishment of Israel, was British political and military support for the colonization of Palestine by European Zionists. No amount of bobbing and weaving will change the facts. Without British military suppression of the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration and the establishment of colonial infrastructure was what allowed the Zionists to establish their settler colony.

So in essence you are saying there would be no Israel if the British hadn't prevented the Arabs from massacring the Jews ("the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration"), but in fact the British, for the most part, didn't interfere. Every time there was an attack on Jewish communities by Arabs that was successfully fended off, British soldiers would search the Jewish community for weapons and confiscate them without taking any action against the Arab attackers.

It was precisely the British refusal to prevent "the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration", that is to massacre the Jews, that led to the formation of Irgun in the early 1930's to protect these Jewish communities, and it was the British refusal to prevent "the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration", to massacre the Jews, that persuaded the Jews, who had previously only wanted a Jewish homeland with self government in what was then Palestine under British hegemony that they could only live safely if they had a state of their own. Israel was made inevitable by Arab/Muslim xenophobia, which is a core value of Arab/Muslim culture, and by European greed and cynicism, which are core values of European culture and by the remarkable courage, determination, commitment and ingenuity of these early Israelis who had returned home after being away for so long.

The native inhabitants had every right to prevent their homeland from being colonized. The Zionists, after all, were invading Palestine with the goal of expelling the native inhabitants to make the land theirs. It had nothing to do with "massacring Jews" it had to do with defending themselves against a British led military invasion/colonial enterprise no different than other British colonial enterprises/invasions, e.g. Rhodesia. The Zionists were Europeans, they were not returning "home". Palestine was home to the native inhabitants whose ancestors, who had practiced other religions including Judaism in the past and had converted to Christianity and many of them subsequently to Islam, had been living in the land for thousands of years.

 

[toomuchtime_]

What led to the establishment of Israel, was British political and military support for the colonization of Palestine by European Zionists. No amount of bobbing and weaving will change the facts. Without British military suppression of the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration and the establishment of colonial infrastructure was what allowed the Zionists to establish their settler colony.

So in essence you are saying there would be no Israel if the British hadn't prevented the Arabs from massacring the Jews ("the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration"), but in fact the British, for the most part, didn't interfere. Every time there was an attack on Jewish communities by Arabs that was successfully fended off, British soldiers would search the Jewish community for weapons and confiscate them without taking any action against the Arab attackers.

It was precisely the British refusal to prevent "the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration", that is to massacre the Jews, that led to the formation of Irgun in the early 1930's to protect these Jewish communities, and it was the British refusal to prevent "the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration", to massacre the Jews, that persuaded the Jews, who had previously only wanted a Jewish homeland with self government in what was then Palestine under British hegemony that they could only live safely if they had a state of their own. Israel was made inevitable by Arab/Muslim xenophobia, which is a core value of Arab/Muslim culture, and by European greed and cynicism, which are core values of European culture and by the remarkable courage, determination, commitment and ingenuity of these early Israelis who had returned home after being away for so long.

The native inhabitants had every right to prevent their homeland from being colonized. The Zionists, after all, were invading Palestine with the goal of expelling the native inhabitants to make the land theirs. It had nothing to do with "massacring Jews" it had to do with defending themselves against a British led military invasion/colonial enterprise no different than other British colonial enterprises/invasions, e.g. Rhodesia. The Zionists were Europeans, they were not returning "home". Palestine was home to the native inhabitants whose ancestors, who had practiced other religions including Judaism in the past and had converted to Christianity and many of them subsequently to Islam, had been living in the land for thousands of years.

The Ottoman Turks had colonized what was then Palestine some four hundred years before the British came and the Sultans had welcomed European Jews to emigrate to any part of their domain.

Jews from Europe began returning home to what was then known as Palestine in the mid 19th century under the rule of the Ottoman Turks and it continued under the British colonial government. Many thousands of Egyptians followed the British in to Palestine after the war hoping for better economic opportunities, but the British occupation did not produce a great increase in the numbers of Jews from Europe until the US, the preferred destination of Jews escaping from Europe, passed restrictive immigration laws, leading some of these Jews to believe, foolishly as it turned out, that they could leave safely under British rule. There was no vast international Jewish conspiracy to expel the Arabs, as you claim, just some Jews and some Egyptians thinking they might have a better life under British rule in what was then Palestine then the lives they were leaving.

 

[montelatici]

What led to the establishment of Israel, was British political and military support for the colonization of Palestine by European Zionists. No amount of bobbing and weaving will change the facts. Without British military suppression of the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration and the establishment of colonial infrastructure was what allowed the Zionists to establish their settler colony.

So in essence you are saying there would be no Israel if the British hadn't prevented the Arabs from massacring the Jews ("the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration"), but in fact the British, for the most part, didn't interfere. Every time there was an attack on Jewish communities by Arabs that was successfully fended off, British soldiers would search the Jewish community for weapons and confiscate them without taking any action against the Arab attackers.

It was precisely the British refusal to prevent "the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration", that is to massacre the Jews, that led to the formation of Irgun in the early 1930's to protect these Jewish communities, and it was the British refusal to prevent "the native people's attempts to block European (Zionist) immigration", to massacre the Jews, that persuaded the Jews, who had previously only wanted a Jewish homeland with self government in what was then Palestine under British hegemony that they could only live safely if they had a state of their own. Israel was made inevitable by Arab/Muslim xenophobia, which is a core value of Arab/Muslim culture, and by European greed and cynicism, which are core values of European culture and by the remarkable courage, determination, commitment and ingenuity of these early Israelis who had returned home after being away for so long.

The native inhabitants had every right to prevent their homeland from being colonized. The Zionists, after all, were invading Palestine with the goal of expelling the native inhabitants to make the land theirs. It had nothing to do with "massacring Jews" it had to do with defending themselves against a British led military invasion/colonial enterprise no different than other British colonial enterprises/invasions, e.g. Rhodesia. The Zionists were Europeans, they were not returning "home". Palestine was home to the native inhabitants whose ancestors, who had practiced other religions including Judaism in the past and had converted to Christianity and many of them subsequently to Islam, had been living in the land for thousands of years.

The Ottoman Turks had colonized what was then Palestine some four hundred years before the British came and the Sultans had welcomed European Jews to emigrate to any part of their domain.

Jews from Europe began returning home to what was then known as Palestine in the mid 19th century under the rule of the Ottoman Turks and it continued under the British colonial government. Many thousands of Egyptians followed the British in to Palestine after the war hoping for better economic opportunities, but the British occupation did not produce a great increase in the numbers of Jews from Europe until the US, the preferred destination of Jews escaping from Europe, passed restrictive immigration laws, leading some of these Jews to believe, foolishly as it turned out, that they could leave safely under British rule. There was no vast international Jewish conspiracy to expel the Arabs, as you claim, just some Jews and some Egyptians thinking they might have a better life under British rule in what was then Palestine then the lives they were leaving.

The Jews from Europe were Europeans they were leaving their home, planning to take another people's home., The Ottomans were not settler colonists, they merely ruled, like the Arabians and Romans before them. There was only a plan to evict the native inhabitants and replace them. There was no other Zionist. or British it turns out, plan except to remove the Muslims and Christians one way or another.

 

[louie888]

Is there some way to add a poll?

Who is smarter?

a) Albert Einstein

-or-

b) The people who spend their life on the internet defending Israel and her crimes against humanity

 

[Shusha]

WE know how to post a poll.

 

[louie888]

WE know how to post a poll.

Can you post one, please.

 

[louie888]

It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future[/QUOTE]
Einstein was a prophet too?

 

[Hollie]

It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future[/QUOTE]
Einstein was a prophet too?

You're now "quoting" your own cutting and pasting?

 

[louie888]

...It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future....

Einstein knew!

 

[louie888]

History buffs should really like this one.

Obviously, Albert Einstein is a brilliant man no matter who you talk to. Truly amazing how much knowledge he had on zionism, their fascist roots, their terrorism and what the future held... prophetic in fact. A damn shame noone listened. We might not even be in this grotesque situation that we have found ourselves today.

Enjoy...

TO THE EDITORS OF NEW YORK TIMES:
Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the "Freedom Party" (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its organization, methods, political philosophy and social appeal to the Nazi and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and following of the former Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing, chauvinist organization in Palestine.
The current visit of Menachem Begin, leader of this party, to the United States is obviously calculated to give the impression of American support for his party in the coming Israeli elections, and to cement political ties with conservative Zionist elements in the United States. Several Americans of national repute have lent their names to welcome his visit. It is inconceivable that those who oppose fascism throughout the world, if correctly informed as to Mr. Begin's political record and perspectives, could add their names and support to the movement he represents.
Before irreparable damage is done by way of financial contributions, public manifestations in Begin's behalf, and the creation in Palestine of the impression that a large segment of America supports Fascist elements in Israel, the American public must be informed as to the record and objectives of Mr. Begin and his movement.
The public avowals of Begin's party are no guide whatever to its actual character. Today they speak of freedom, democracy and anti-imperialism, whereas until recently they openly preached the doctrine of the Fascist state. It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future.

Attack on Arab Village
A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir Yassin. This village, off the main roads and surrounded by Jewish lands, had taken no part in the war, and had even fought off Arab bands who wanted to use the village as their base. On April 9 (THE NEW YORK TIMES), terrorist bands attacked this peaceful village, which was not a military objective in the fighting, killed most of its inhabitants (240 men, women, and children) and kept a few of them alive to parade as captives through the streets of Jerusalem. Most of the Jewish community was horrified at the deed, and the Jewish Agency sent a telegram of apology to King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan. But the terrorists, far from being ashamed of their act, were proud of this massacre, publicized it widely, and invited all the foreign correspondents present in the country to view the heaped corpses and the general havoc at Deir Yassin.
The Deir Yassin incident exemplifies the character and actions of the Freedom Party.
Within the Jewish community they have preached an admixture of ultranationalism, religious mysticism, and racial superiority. Like other Fascist parties they have been used to break strikes, and have themselves pressed for the destruction of free trade unions. In their stead they have proposed corporate unions on the Italian Fascist model.
During the last years of sporadic anti-British violence, the IZL and Stern groups inaugurated a reign of terror in the Palestine Jewish community. Teachers were beaten up for speaking against them, adults were shot for not letting their children join them. By gangster methods, beatings, window-smashing, and wide-spread robberies, the terrorists intimidated the population and exacted a heavy tribute.
The people of the Freedom Party have had no part in the constructive achievements in Palestine. They have reclaimed no land, built no settlements, and only detracted from the Jewish defense activity. Their much-publicized immigration endeavors were minute, and devoted mainly to bringing in Fascist compatriots.

Discrepancies Seen
The discrepancies between the bold claims now being made by Begin and his party, and their record of past performance in Palestine bear the imprint of no ordinary political party. This is the unmistakable stamp of a Fascist party for whom terrorism (against Jews, Arabs, and British alike), and misrepresentation are means, and a "Leader State" is the goal.
In the light of the foregoing considerations, it is imperative that the truth about Mr. Begin and his movement be made known in this country. It is all the more tragic that the top leadership of American Zionism has refused to campaign against Begin's efforts, or even to expose to its own constituents the dangers to Israel from support to Begin.

The undersigned therefore take this means of publicly presenting a few salient facts concerning Begin and his party; and of urging all concerned not to support this latest manifestation of fascism.

and it is signed by a list of others, Jews, even a rabbi

Albert Einstein Letter to The New York Times. December 4, 1948 New Palestine Party. Visit of Menachen Begin and Aims of Political Movement Discussed : Albert Einstein, Hannah Arendt, Sidney Hook, et.al. : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive

If the world had only listened.

 

[Hollie]

...It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future....

Einstein knew!

He knew the history of Arabs-Moslems. Not really difficult to predict what may be expected from fascists when you have a 1,400 year history of fascism to draw from.

 

[Hollie]

History buffs should really like this one.

Obviously, Albert Einstein is a brilliant man no matter who you talk to. Truly amazing how much knowledge he had on zionism, their fascist roots, their terrorism and what the future held... prophetic in fact. A damn shame noone listened. We might not even be in this grotesque situation that we have found ourselves today.

Enjoy...

TO THE EDITORS OF NEW YORK TIMES:
Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the "Freedom Party" (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its organization, methods, political philosophy and social appeal to the Nazi and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and following of the former Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing, chauvinist organization in Palestine.
The current visit of Menachem Begin, leader of this party, to the United States is obviously calculated to give the impression of American support for his party in the coming Israeli elections, and to cement political ties with conservative Zionist elements in the United States. Several Americans of national repute have lent their names to welcome his visit. It is inconceivable that those who oppose fascism throughout the world, if correctly informed as to Mr. Begin's political record and perspectives, could add their names and support to the movement he represents.
Before irreparable damage is done by way of financial contributions, public manifestations in Begin's behalf, and the creation in Palestine of the impression that a large segment of America supports Fascist elements in Israel, the American public must be informed as to the record and objectives of Mr. Begin and his movement.
The public avowals of Begin's party are no guide whatever to its actual character. Today they speak of freedom, democracy and anti-imperialism, whereas until recently they openly preached the doctrine of the Fascist state. It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future.

Attack on Arab Village
A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir Yassin. This village, off the main roads and surrounded by Jewish lands, had taken no part in the war, and had even fought off Arab bands who wanted to use the village as their base. On April 9 (THE NEW YORK TIMES), terrorist bands attacked this peaceful village, which was not a military objective in the fighting, killed most of its inhabitants (240 men, women, and children) and kept a few of them alive to parade as captives through the streets of Jerusalem. Most of the Jewish community was horrified at the deed, and the Jewish Agency sent a telegram of apology to King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan. But the terrorists, far from being ashamed of their act, were proud of this massacre, publicized it widely, and invited all the foreign correspondents present in the country to view the heaped corpses and the general havoc at Deir Yassin.
The Deir Yassin incident exemplifies the character and actions of the Freedom Party.
Within the Jewish community they have preached an admixture of ultranationalism, religious mysticism, and racial superiority. Like other Fascist parties they have been used to break strikes, and have themselves pressed for the destruction of free trade unions. In their stead they have proposed corporate unions on the Italian Fascist model.
During the last years of sporadic anti-British violence, the IZL and Stern groups inaugurated a reign of terror in the Palestine Jewish community. Teachers were beaten up for speaking against them, adults were shot for not letting their children join them. By gangster methods, beatings, window-smashing, and wide-spread robberies, the terrorists intimidated the population and exacted a heavy tribute.
The people of the Freedom Party have had no part in the constructive achievements in Palestine. They have reclaimed no land, built no settlements, and only detracted from the Jewish defense activity. Their much-publicized immigration endeavors were minute, and devoted mainly to bringing in Fascist compatriots.

Discrepancies Seen
The discrepancies between the bold claims now being made by Begin and his party, and their record of past performance in Palestine bear the imprint of no ordinary political party. This is the unmistakable stamp of a Fascist party for whom terrorism (against Jews, Arabs, and British alike), and misrepresentation are means, and a "Leader State" is the goal.
In the light of the foregoing considerations, it is imperative that the truth about Mr. Begin and his movement be made known in this country. It is all the more tragic that the top leadership of American Zionism has refused to campaign against Begin's efforts, or even to expose to its own constituents the dangers to Israel from support to Begin.

The undersigned therefore take this means of publicly presenting a few salient facts concerning Begin and his party; and of urging all concerned not to support this latest manifestation of fascism.

and it is signed by a list of others, Jews, even a rabbi

Albert Einstein Letter to The New York Times. December 4, 1948 New Palestine Party. Visit of Menachen Begin and Aims of Political Movement Discussed : Albert Einstein, Hannah Arendt, Sidney Hook, et.al. : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive

If the world had only listened.

History buffs should really like this one.

Obviously, Albert Einstein is a brilliant man no matter who you talk to. Truly amazing how much knowledge he had on zionism, their fascist roots, their terrorism and what the future held... prophetic in fact. A damn shame noone listened. We might not even be in this grotesque situation that we have found ourselves today.

Enjoy...

TO THE EDITORS OF NEW YORK TIMES:
Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the "Freedom Party" (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its organization, methods, political philosophy and social appeal to the Nazi and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and following of the former Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing, chauvinist organization in Palestine.
The current visit of Menachem Begin, leader of this party, to the United States is obviously calculated to give the impression of American support for his party in the coming Israeli elections, and to cement political ties with conservative Zionist elements in the United States. Several Americans of national repute have lent their names to welcome his visit. It is inconceivable that those who oppose fascism throughout the world, if correctly informed as to Mr. Begin's political record and perspectives, could add their names and support to the movement he represents.
Before irreparable damage is done by way of financial contributions, public manifestations in Begin's behalf, and the creation in Palestine of the impression that a large segment of America supports Fascist elements in Israel, the American public must be informed as to the record and objectives of Mr. Begin and his movement.
The public avowals of Begin's party are no guide whatever to its actual character. Today they speak of freedom, democracy and anti-imperialism, whereas until recently they openly preached the doctrine of the Fascist state. It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future.

Attack on Arab Village
A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir Yassin. This village, off the main roads and surrounded by Jewish lands, had taken no part in the war, and had even fought off Arab bands who wanted to use the village as their base. On April 9 (THE NEW YORK TIMES), terrorist bands attacked this peaceful village, which was not a military objective in the fighting, killed most of its inhabitants (240 men, women, and children) and kept a few of them alive to parade as captives through the streets of Jerusalem. Most of the Jewish community was horrified at the deed, and the Jewish Agency sent a telegram of apology to King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan. But the terrorists, far from being ashamed of their act, were proud of this massacre, publicized it widely, and invited all the foreign correspondents present in the country to view the heaped corpses and the general havoc at Deir Yassin.
The Deir Yassin incident exemplifies the character and actions of the Freedom Party.
Within the Jewish community they have preached an admixture of ultranationalism, religious mysticism, and racial superiority. Like other Fascist parties they have been used to break strikes, and have themselves pressed for the destruction of free trade unions. In their stead they have proposed corporate unions on the Italian Fascist model.
During the last years of sporadic anti-British violence, the IZL and Stern groups inaugurated a reign of terror in the Palestine Jewish community. Teachers were beaten up for speaking against them, adults were shot for not letting their children join them. By gangster methods, beatings, window-smashing, and wide-spread robberies, the terrorists intimidated the population and exacted a heavy tribute.
The people of the Freedom Party have had no part in the constructive achievements in Palestine. They have reclaimed no land, built no settlements, and only detracted from the Jewish defense activity. Their much-publicized immigration endeavors were minute, and devoted mainly to bringing in Fascist compatriots.

Discrepancies Seen
The discrepancies between the bold claims now being made by Begin and his party, and their record of past performance in Palestine bear the imprint of no ordinary political party. This is the unmistakable stamp of a Fascist party for whom terrorism (against Jews, Arabs, and British alike), and misrepresentation are means, and a "Leader State" is the goal.
In the light of the foregoing considerations, it is imperative that the truth about Mr. Begin and his movement be made known in this country. It is all the more tragic that the top leadership of American Zionism has refused to campaign against Begin's efforts, or even to expose to its own constituents the dangers to Israel from support to Begin.

The undersigned therefore take this means of publicly presenting a few salient facts concerning Begin and his party; and of urging all concerned not to support this latest manifestation of fascism.

and it is signed by a list of others, Jews, even a rabbi

Albert Einstein Letter to The New York Times. December 4, 1948 New Palestine Party. Visit of Menachen Begin and Aims of Political Movement Discussed : Albert Einstein, Hannah Arendt, Sidney Hook, et.al. : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive

If only you were semi-literate. You are a simple accomplice to fraud as the letter is not an "Albert Einstein" letter.

 

[louie888]

You are a simple accomplice to fraud as the letter is not an "Albert Einstein" letter.

He signed it with many other prominent Jews from our intellectual community, illiterate.

From the OP...

The undersigned therefore take this means of publicly presenting a few salient facts concerning Begin and his party; and of urging all concerned not to support this latest manifestation of fascism.

ISIDORE ABRAMOWITZ,
HANNAH ARENDT,
ABRAHAM BRICK,
RABBI JESSURUN CARDOZO,
ALBERT EINSTEIN,
HERMAN EISEN, M.D.,
HAYIM FINEMAN, M. GALLEN, M.D.,
H.H. HARRIS,
ZELIG S. HARRIS,
SIDNEY HOOK,
FRED KARUSH,
BRURIA KAUFMAN,
IRMA L. LINDHEIM,
NACHMAN MAISEL,
SEYMOUR MELMAN,
MYER D. MENDELSON, M.D.,
HARRY M. OSLINSKY,
SAMUEL PITLICK,
FRITZ ROHRLICH,
LOUIS P. ROCKER,
RUTH SAGIS,
ITZHAK SANKOWSKY,
I.J. SHOENBERG,
SAMUEL SHUMAN,
M. SINGER,
IRMA WOLFE,
STEFAN WOLFE.
New York, Dec. 2, 1948