Paris Imam denies scandalous accusations that he is not anti-Semitic

Imam Boubakeur of the Paris mosque stands accused of the scandalous charge of lack of Anti-Semitism. He is quoted also as alleging that Jews have the right to self-defense and might be intelligent. Consider these insufferable remarks:

 

"Concerning the latest event in Gaza, I personally believe that when organizations like Hamas bomb Israel over several years, they essentially generate Israeli reactions and expose the Palestinian population to reprisals," he told the magazine...

 

Boubakeur denied allegations that he will visit Israel although he said he had received an invitation from the Jewish community in France.

 

"The Paris Mosque has always supported Palestinians," Boubakeur added, referring to the humanitarian aid the mosque sent to Gaza via the French Foreign Ministry. The mosque also played a role in saving several Jews during World War II, he told the magazine.

 

Boubakeur, who is of Algerian origins, also told the magazine that he admired the intelligence of the Israeli people and that the Quran refers to Jews as God's chosen people.

 

Of course, every right thinking and progressive person understands that such remarks cannot be tolerated. What a shameful scandal it would be, if the Imam of the Paris mosque was not an anti-Semite! 

 

As for Dalil Boubakeur, he has tried to dispel the suspicion (perish the thought!) that he is not a vicious racist warmonger:  

"The magazine took my statements out of context and I am taking the necessary measures to file a lawsuit," he said.

Boubakeur is well aware that if he is suspected of lack of  anti-Semitism, it may be bad for his health.

 

Ami Isseroff