Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019To: Friends & SupportersFrom: Gary L. Bauer, Director Israel Is Not RacistOne of the most absurd attacks that Israel's critics often level against the Jewish state is the claim that it is an "apartheid state" or a "racist state." Nothing could be further from the truth. But the people making this false argument know how powerful it is in the United States and in other Western nations. And that is exactly why they deploy this smear.No decent person wants to be thought of as a racist. No decent person would defend David Duke or the KKK. So when the accusation that Israel is a racist state is made in a debate, it is an attempt to shut down the debate by intimidating supporters of Israel, implicitly accusing them of being bigots. Sadly, it works on many who are not prepared to forcefully refute the charge.It also preys on modern sensibilities by exploiting the power dynamic, presenting Israel as a powerful oppressor against helpless Palestinian victims. Again, nothing could be further from the truth.As we have repeatedly noted, the Palestinians are not victims. The Palestinian Authority subsidizes terrorism ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ ) against innocent Israelis through its "pay to slay" program. It glorifies terrorists as "martyrs" and names schools ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ ) and public parks ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ ) after them. And Palestinian leaders have repeatedly rejected ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ ) generous peace deals.As for the charge of racism, Israel one of the most diverse states in the Middle East. It is the only state in the Middle East where free speech and religious freedom are truly respected. Arab Muslims serve in the Knesset ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ ) and in the Israeli military ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ ). Israel has conducted very dangerous operations to rescue Ethiopian Jews and relocate them to Israel. (Here ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ ) and here ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ ).)In contrast, selling land to a Jew is a capital offense ( [link removed]. ) in the Palestinian Authority. In fact, Mahmoud Abbas ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ ) has made it clear that his Palestinian State will be "Jew free." How's that for racism?Sadly, the false charge that Israel is a racist state is once again making headlines due to recent remarks by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Ambassador Dore Gold, of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, addresses this vile smear head on. Please take a moment to watch this brief video ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ ). Share it with friends and family members so they will know the truth and will be prepared to defend Israel against false charges of racism. Christians United for Israel Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, donations are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. To make a donation, please call 202-738-4714, or send a check to:CUFI Action Fund ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ )300 Pennsylvania Avenue, SEWashington, D.C. 20001EMAIL GARY BAUER ( [link removed](?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)[%5Cs]*[ ) ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ) CUFI Action Fund300 Pennsylvania Avenue, SEWashington, D.C. 20001 Update your Email Preferences ( [link removed] ) or Unsubscribe ( [link removed] )
