The Holocaust Could Have Been Avoided
In 1938, US President Franklin D Roosevelt convened the Evian Conference to address and obtain commitments and a solution to Jews fleeing Europe amidst persecution by Nazi Germany. In other words, a conference to facilitate the migration of Jews away from Europe and to nations attending the conference. This was before World War 2 was declared.
32 nations attended.
1 nation agreed to accept any Jews. The Dominican Republic.
31 nations did not lift their Jewish immigration quotas (yes, this was real) or failed reach a consensus.
31 nations refused to import the so-called Jewish Problem within their own borders, citing the challenges to the social and cultural fabric of their own nations.
Not one single Jew, as a result of the Evian Conference, migrated. The European Jews had nowhere to go, literally. Their citizenship in Germany was stripped. They were now 'subjects'. Pogroms were on the rise across Europe.
32 nations could have shared 6 million Jews, the math isn't complicated. They didn't for bollox reasons. This is antisemitism.
When he learnt of the failure at the conference, Adolf Hitler said - 'I can only hope and expect that the other world, which has such deep sympathy for these criminals [Jews], will at least be generous enough to convert this sympathy into practical aid. We, on our part, are ready to put all these criminals at the disposal of these countries, for all I care, even on luxury ships'.
In the early 1900s, the Arabs and Palestinians welcomed the Jews with open arms. It was Palestine, the Arab and Muslim world, that has largely worn the consequences of this inaction. And for all the complexities and nuances of this issue, it still reverberates today in 2024.
The failure of the Evian Conference is a disgusting and despicable stain. A failure that does not get spoken about enough, if it all.
Open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
Dear Prime Minister,
I am writing as a Labour supporter who is deeply concerned by the growing pressure surrounding your leadership, but also as someone who has developed a genuine admiration for the way you conduct yourself.
What I respect most about you is your seriousness.
You are not a political showman. You do not rely on constant drama, easy slogans or theatrical promises. You come across as disciplined, intelligent, decent and deeply conscious of the responsibility that comes with leading the country.
In an age when politics is increasingly dominated by noise, outrage and personality cults, your calmness is a strength.
Your resilience is also admirable. You have faced relentless criticism, personal attacks and an often hostile media environment, yet you have continued to behave with dignity. You rarely lash out. You do not appear consumed by ego. You keep returning to the work.
That matters to me.
Britain has already endured years of political chaos, revolving-door prime ministers and governments more interested in internal warfare than governing. The country does not need another leadership contest. It needs stability, seriousness and delivery.
You were elected with a mandate to govern. You inherited damaged public services, weak growth, overcrowded prisons, an NHS under enormous pressure and public trust worn down by fourteen years of Conservative government. None of that can be repaired overnight.
I hope you will remain Prime Minister and continue the work until the next general election in 2029.
Labour MPs should understand that removing you now could trigger weeks of division, uncertainty and damaging promises made during a leadership contest. The press would feed on the chaos, financial markets could react, and Nigel Farage and Reform would be handed exactly the political instability they want.
This is not the time for Labour to imitate the Conservative Party.
I also believe your personality is better suited to this difficult period than many people appreciate. You are methodical rather than impulsive, measured rather than reckless, and focused on governing rather than performing.
Those qualities may not always generate exciting headlines, but they are the qualities a serious Prime Minister needs.
Leadership is not only about popularity. It is about character.
It is about remaining calm when others panic, showing discipline when others chase attention, and continuing the difficult work when the noise becomes unbearable.
Please hold the line.
Many Labour supporters still believe in your integrity, your determination and your sense of duty. Britain needs less political theatre and more delivery, and you deserve the opportunity to complete the job the country elected Labour and you to do.
Yours sincerely,
Thomas Soede
@bbclaurak It's a disgrace that Keir Starmer is being forced out. What the fuck will Burnham or Streeting do differently????? Who will they tax and how on earth will they deal with put declining population, ageing demographic, and astronomical welfare bill
The Zionist gets upset the Muslims say “Zionists” you know why? 🤔
The Zionists fool innocent Americans to say that’s their new anti semitic buzzword.
Political Imperialist Zionism has nothing to do with the beauty of Judaism and our Torah.
What most Americans don’t know is that it’s actually respect they don’t say “Jews” in Islam the Jewish people are “Ahl al-Kitab” which is “people of the book”.
In the Quran they respect Abraham, Moses, David, and Solomon.
My Jewish people let’s make peace with Muslims, we have had centuries of peace and coexistence with them.
The Middle East never had a holocaust why hate them for what an Austrian did in Poland?
Jews in Islamic countries don’t have the same history, I want to build a bridge with them.
Join me.
All praise to the most magnificent, the most merciful.
All praise is yours.
Praise be to G-d.
@NimaYamini I'm not sure what has happened, but this is a beautiful post. Jews and Muslims have more in common than not. Jews flourished with Muslims during the golden age of Islam; also the Jewish golden age. Some of the best were Jews.