Understanding the historical connections between Nazism and segments of the Arab and Muslim world is essential for comprehending the current political climate between Israel, the Palestinians, and Iran, as it sheds light on the complex interplay of historical grievances, ideological influences, and political opportunism that continue to shape regional dynamics. The legacy of Nazi propaganda and collaboration continues to resonate in contemporary political discourse, particularly in the rhetoric employed by certain extremist groups and state actors. Furthermore, the exploitation of anti-Jewish sentiments for political gain remains a persistent feature of regional conflicts, hindering efforts to achieve a lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and contributing to broader tensions between Iran and its regional rivals.

The contemporary political landscape involving Israel, Palestine, and Iran is deeply rooted in a complex interplay of historical grievances, ideological conflicts, and strategic power dynamics, further complicated by external influences such as the legacy of Nazi Germany’s interactions with the Arab and Muslim world during the Second World War

– ‘Cultural Fusion’ of Thought and Ambition? Memory, Politics, and the History of Arab-Nazi German Encounters (Götz Nordbruch)

Following World War II, some Arab intellectuals and political figures, influenced by Nazi ideology, sought to incorporate elements of fascism into their own political movements, advocating for authoritarian rule, ultranationalism, and the suppression of dissent.

The post-war era witnessed the rise of Arab nationalist movements that, while not directly replicating Nazi ideology, often adopted similar tactics of propaganda, indoctrination, and the demonization of political opponents, further exacerbating tensions in the region. These movements also harbored deep animosity toward Israel, often viewing it as a Western imperialist project and a threat to Arab unity and identity.

When you encounter Pro-Palestinian Protests, you will often hear the phrase “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” and while this slogan reverberates seemingly an altruistic vibe and a moral/ethical stance there is a more sinister connection with these very words. It is, at the very heart propaganda to justify antisemitism and the ethnic cleansing of the Jews from their ancestral lands.

The claim that Jewish People have in calling Israel their Ancestral Land is proven by archeological discoveries, including inscriptions, artifacts, and architectural remains. This corroborates the presence of a distinct Jewish civilization in Judea dating back to the Iron Age, offering tangible evidence of their historical presence and cultural distinctiveness. This flies in the face of claims that suggest Israel is a colonial construct and the Jews being colonizers. You can’t be colonizers on your own ancestral land!

I look at what is happening out there in the political landscape. I haven’t seen this much antisemitism since World War II when the very propaganda spreading through the current Pro-Palestinian Protests is the very propaganda that was used to not only fuel antisemitism but justify the Jewish Holocaust where 6 Million Jews were killed.

Truth is, the Palestinian People are suffering but Israel is not the enemy. Israel is not the one targeting civilians as you saw what happened on October 7th. Hamas still has Israeli civilian hostages. Hamas uses humans as shields. You can’t expect anything less from a death cult and terrorist organization.

So I agree, Free Palestine!

Free Palestine … From Hamas!