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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>  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 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 date/issue<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 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."

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>

So far, three such letters have been published: one from Hitler in Germany (an excerpt appeared in Haaretz at the time), the second from Mustafa Kemal in Turkey, and the third from De Valera in Ireland. The "letters" encourage the youth to do great things for their country, to be proud and to avoid submission.  Several Hebrew newspapers translated from 'A-Difaa' the letter of 'Hitler' as if it had really been sent by the Nazi leader to the Arab newspaper.

So far, three such letters have been published: one from Hitler in Germany (an excerpt appeared in Haaretz at the time), the second from Mustafa Kemal in Turkey, and the third from De Valera in Ireland. The "letters" encourage the youth to do great things for their country, to be proud and to avoid submission.  Several Hebrew newspapers translated from 'A-Difaa' the letter of 'Hitler' as if it had really been sent by the Nazi leader to the Arab newspaper.

In connection with this, the authorities apparently turned to the 'A-Difaa' editorial board in Jaffa and asked it for clarifications.  On Monday, 'A-Difaa' published an explanation.  Under the name 'A letter from the editorial board and not from Chancellor Hitler,' the Arab newspaper explains to its readers how this imaginary letter became a real letter in the eyes of other Hebrew newspapers, and how this caused misunderstanding and debates in the British House of Commons and an investigation by the government of Eretz-Israel [Palestine].  'A-Difaa' concludes: "May these revelations be enough for the authorities who contacted us in this matter and put an end to the investigation!"

In connection with this, the authorities apparently turned to the 'A-Difaa' editorial board in Jaffa and asked it for clarifications.  On Monday, 'A-Difaa' published an explanation.  Under the name 'A letter from the editorial board and not from Chancellor Hitler,' the Arab newspaper explains to its readers how this imaginary letter became a real letter in the eyes of other Hebrew newspapers, and how this caused misunderstanding and debates in the British House of Commons and an investigation by the government of Eretz-Israel [Palestine].  'A-Difaa' concludes: "May these revelations be enough for the authorities who contacted us in this matter and put an end to the investigation!"

'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><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>

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. [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>

<blockquote>A 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.