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From ''Ad Difa'a'' - glorification of Hitler:

From ''Ad Difa'a'' - glorification of Hitler:

 

On June 10 1934,<ref>''Ad Difa'a'', June 10 1934 [https://www.nli.org.il/en/newspapers/?a=d&d=difaa19340610-01.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--img-txIN%7ctxTI--------------1] [https://www.nli.org.il/en/newspapers/difaa/1934/06/10/01/page/1].</ref> posting Nazis' pictures on front page. From text: "Renewed discontent with the dormant leadership, supporters of the opinion of forming a national league - To you, the sleeping Arab conscience in his country, as a wayfarer..."

On June 10 1934,<ref>''Ad Difa'a'', June 10 1934 [https://www.nli.org.il/en/newspapers/?a=d&d=difaa19340610-01.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--img-txIN%7ctxTI--------------1] [https://www.nli.org.il/en/newspapers/difaa/1934/06/10/01/page/1].</ref> glorifying Hitler in posting pictures on front page, from text: "Renewed discontent with the dormant leadership, supporters of the opinion of forming a national league - To you, the sleeping Arab conscience in his country, as a wayfarer..."

On that issue/date<ref>Ad Difa'a June 10, 1934, p. 2 [https://www.nli.org.il/en/newspapers/difaa/1934/06/10/01/page/2/?e=-------en-20--1--img-txIN%7ctxTI--------------1].</ref> "The Japanese soul is a nation that knows no defeat - I will not walk but the path of honor Important speech by Chancellor Hitler - Translation of the Defense of the German Völkischer Biobachter."

On that issue/date<ref>Ad Difa'a June 10, 1934, p. 2 [https://www.nli.org.il/en/newspapers/difaa/1934/06/10/01/page/2/?e=-------en-20--1--img-txIN%7ctxTI--------------1].</ref>"The Japanese soul is a nation that knows no defeat - I will not walk but the path of honor Important speech by Chancellor Hitler - Translation of the Defense of the German Völkischer Biobachter."

Displaying Hitler and Nazi officials on July 4, 1934,<ref>''Ad Difa'a', July 4, 1934, p. 1. [https://www.nli.org.il/en/newspapers/difaa/1934/07/04/01/page/1].</ref> and that "Had it not been for Hitler's assertiveness, Hindenburg's patriotism, and Gering's loyalty, thanks to these, Germany would have escaped a civil war."

Displaying Hitler and Nazi officials  

<ref>''Ad Difa'a', July 4, 1934, p. 1. [https://www.nli.org.il/en/newspapers/difaa/1934/07/04/01/page/1].</ref> and that "Had it not been for Hitler's assertiveness, Hindenburg's patriotism, and Gering's loyalty, thanks to these, Germany would have escaped a civil war."

And more on July 10<ref>''Ad Difa'a'' July 10, 1934, p. 8. [https://www.nli.org.il/en/newspapers/difaa/1934/07/10/01/page/8]</ref>

And more on July 10<ref>''Ad Difa'a'' July 10, 1934, p. 8. [https://www.nli.org.il/en/newspapers/difaa/1934/07/10/01/page/8]</ref>

Essays on the Rise of Israel: A Collection of the Problems of Zionism, the Yishuv and the State of Israel.  Israel: The Ben-Gurion Heritage Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 1992, [https://books.google.com/books?id=edFtAAAAMAAJ&q=%22%20%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%A1%D7%93%20%D7%91%D7%9B%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9D%20%D7%A0%D7%90%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9D%22 p. 254].<blockquote><small>An Arab assessment from 1945 claimed that Al-Difa'a was founded with Nazi funds.</small></blockquote></ref>

Essays on the Rise of Israel: A Collection of the Problems of Zionism, the Yishuv and the State of Israel.  Israel: The Ben-Gurion Heritage Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 1992, [https://books.google.com/books?id=edFtAAAAMAAJ&q=%22%20%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%A1%D7%93%20%D7%91%D7%9B%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9D%20%D7%A0%D7%90%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9D%22 p. 254].<blockquote><small>An Arab assessment from 1945 claimed that Al-Difa'a was founded with Nazi funds.</small></blockquote></ref>

Reported in June 1934:<ref>Haretz, June 13, 1934:<blockquote><ref>[https://www.nli.org.il/he/newspapers/haretz/1934/06/13/01/article/40?&srpos=87&e=-------he-20--81--img-txIN%7ctxTI-%d7%93%d7%99%d7%a4%d7%90%d7%a2-------------1]

Reported in June 1934:<ref>Haretz, June 13, 1934 [https://www.nli.org.il/he/newspapers/haretz/1934/06/13/01/article/40?&srpos=87&e=-------he-20--81--img-txIN%7ctxTI-%d7%93%d7%99%d7%a4%d7%90%d7%a2-------------1]

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הארץ, 13 יוני 1934

הארץ, 13 יוני 1934

"א־דיפאע" ידוע כעתון ערבי המתייחס בחיבה רבה ל'נאצים', מפזר שבחים להיטלר ולעוזדיו, מדפיס תמונות מגרמניה להראות את גודל פעולותיהם של ה'נאצים'. העובדא ש'א־דיפאע' מסתמך על 'היטלר' ודברי ימיו ורוחו לעורר את הנוער הערבי מעידה היטב על פרצופו האמתי של עתון ערבי זה.

"א־דיפאע" ידוע כעתון ערבי המתייחס בחיבה רבה ל'נאצים', מפזר שבחים להיטלר ולעוזדיו, מדפיס תמונות מגרמניה להראות את גודל פעולותיהם של ה'נאצים'. העובדא ש'א־דיפאע' מסתמך על 'היטלר' ודברי ימיו ורוחו לעורר את הנוער הערבי מעידה היטב על פרצופו האמתי של עתון ערבי זה.

An story of a letter from Hitler to the Arab youth

A story of a letter from Hitler to the Arab youth

A mistake that caused a government investigation and debates in the House of Commons

A mistake that caused a government investigation and debates in the House of Commons

Mr. Ibrahim Shanti, the editor of 'A-Difaa', is a writer with a rich imagination and a polished style, and many of his readers are among the Arab youth.

Mr. Ibrahim Shanti, the editor of 'A-Difaa', is a writer with a rich imagination and a polished style, and many of his readers are among the Arab youth.

'A-Difaa' is known as an Arab newspaper that treats the 'Nazis' very fondly, praises Hitler and his aides, prints pictures from Germany to show the scale of the 'Nazis' actions.  The fact that 'A-Difaa' relies on 'Hitler' and his stories and his spirit to inspire the Arab youth is a good indication of the true face of this Arab newspaper.</small></blockquote><small>[Ironically for Mr Shanti, De Valera in 1937 showed his humanity to Jews:

'A-Difaa' is known as an Arab newspaper that treats the 'Nazis' very fondly, praises Hitler and his aides, prints pictures from Germany to show the scale of the 'Nazis' actions.  The fact that 'A-Difaa' relies on 'Hitler' and his stories and his spirit to inspire the Arab youth is a good indication of the true face of this Arab newspaper.</small></blockquote><small>[Ironically for Mr Shanti, De Valera in 1937 showed his humanity to Jews:

Andrew O’Connor, [https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/de-valera-s-darkest-hour-how-ireland-dealt-with-the-nazi-threat-1.4510908 De Valera’s darkest hour: How Ireland dealt with the Nazi threat], ''Irish Times'', Mar 16 2021.<blockquote><small>Andrew O’Connor on how Ireland sought to protect itself and its Jewish citizens.

Andrew O’Connor, [https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/de-valera-s-darkest-hour-how-ireland-dealt-with-the-nazi-threat-1.4510908 De Valera’s darkest hour: How Ireland dealt with the Nazi threat], ''Irish Times'', Mar 16 2021.<blockquote><small>Andrew O’Connor on how Ireland sought to protect itself and its Jewish citizens.

In 1937, two years before the outbreak of the war, Article 44 of Ireland’s new Constitution gave the Jewish community recognition and a right to exist within the country. This was a remarkable piece of legislation overseen by the de Valera government. Firstly, because the Jewish faith was being officially recognised and protected in a country where it was increasingly viewed that to be Irish one must be Catholic. But more importantly, it flew in the face of the anti-Semitism that was by then rampant elsewhere in Europe. The new Constitution was signed into law after a referendum, signifying Article 44 also had the backing of the people. However, for all its magnanimity, it is doubtful the new Constitution could have in any way protected Ireland’s Jewish community had there been a German victory.</small></blockquote> which is why E. D. Valera Forest was planted in Israel by Irish Jews<ref>[https://www.jta.org/archive/irish-jews-dedicate-forest-in-israel-in-tribute-to-de-valera Irish Jews Dedicate Forest in Israel in Tribute to De Valera], ''JTA'',  August 22, 1966]</small></ref>

In 1937, two years before the outbreak of the war, Article 44 of Ireland’s new Constitution gave the Jewish community recognition and a right to exist within the country. This was a remarkable piece of legislation overseen by the de Valera government. Firstly, because the Jewish faith was being officially recognised and protected in a country where it was increasingly viewed that to be Irish one must be Catholic. But more importantly, it flew in the face of the anti-Semitism that was by then rampant elsewhere in Europe. The new Constitution was signed into law after a referendum, signifying Article 44 also had the backing of the people. However, for all its magnanimity, it is doubtful the new Constitution could have in any way protected Ireland’s Jewish community had there been a German victory.</small></blockquote><small> which is why E. D. Valera Forest was planted in Israel by Irish Jews. [https://www.jta.org/archive/irish-jews-dedicate-forest-in-israel-in-tribute-to-de-valera Irish Jews Dedicate Forest in Israel in Tribute to De Valera], ''JTA'',  August 22, 1966]</small></ref>

An story of a letter from Hitler to the Arab youth...

<blockquote>A story of a letter from Hitler to the Arab youth...

Mr. Ibrahim Shanti, the editor of 'A-Difaa', is a writer with a rich imagination and a polished style, and many of his readers are among the Arab youth.

Mr. Ibrahim Shanti, the editor of 'A-Difaa', is a writer with a rich imagination and a polished style, and many of his readers are among the Arab youth.

Some time ago he started publishing a series of mock letters ... addressed to the Arab youth...

Some time ago he started publishing a series of mock letters ... addressed to the Arab youth...