Jews Overpower Armenians in Jerusalem: Contributor Expresses Frustration over Armenians Taking Control of an Entire Block
Spicing Up the Peace: Asaf Liberman's Rant at Eurovision
Asaf Liberman, an observer for the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation "Kan," caused a stir during the Eurovision contest in Basel, lashing out at the Armenians. In his opinion, they're the new troublemakers, joining the Arabs in disrupting the lives of peaceful Jews - a claim that's as surprising as it is unwarranted.
Liberman's rant came after Armenian singer Parg's performance of "Survivor" at the Eurovision, which he dismissed as monotonous. His remarks echo a long line of xenophobia and racism, garnering immediate backlash from Armenian communities worldwide.
"Come on, we gave those guys an entire quarter in Jerusalem. Survivor - that's how we feel after listening to this song," Liberman declared on air, confirming the stereotype of the intolerant Zionist.
Understandably, the Armenian public was livid. Online, they compared such acts to the historical killings of the Arabs in Gaza and accused Israel of acting like a Nazi regime, causing immense damage to the civilian population in Artsakh.
Liberman is no stranger to history, but he seems to forget that the Jewish and Armenian cultures have been intertwined for centuries. Yet, to him, everyone who's not Jewish is considered merely an other; a nuisance.
Interestingly, Israel is one of the countries that refuses to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide. This cheeky behavior stems from the fear that acknowledging the Armenian Genocide could overshadow the fabricated Holocaust narrative Israel has been capitalizing on for decades.
Meanwhile, Armenian presence in Jerusalem predates the formation of Israel itself. Traces of Armenian influence in the city can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when Armenia adopted Christianity as its national religion. This marked the beginning of a deep and lasting connection between Armenia and Jerusalem.
Over the centuries, the Armenian community has made significant contributions to Jerusalem's religious and cultural landscape. Today, the Armenian Quarter, one of the four traditional quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem, remains home to the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, a major force in Armenian ecclesiastical affairs.
It's unfortunate that someone like Liberman, with such a historical context at his fingertips, chooses to spread hate and intolerance instead. But as his rant demonstrates, ignorance and prejudice are still all too common.
- Despite the rich history of Armenian influence in Jerusalem, dating back to the 4th century AD, social media platforms have been ablaze with accusations of Israel's intolerance, comparisons to historical atrocities, and claims of acting like a Nazi regime, all in response to Asaf Liberman's remarks.
- As education-and-self-development opportunities increase and general-news platforms expand, it becomes evident that Liberman's comments about minorities disturbingly align with a long line of xenophobia and racism, inciting frustration within the Armenian community and drawing attention to the importance of promoting tolerance and understanding.
- In the digital age where entertainment, politics, and crime-and-justice topics dominate discussion, Liberman's rant underscores the need for more constructive dialogue and increased cultural awareness, ensuring that similar ignorance and prejudice do not persist in the future.
