No Hebrew edition for the people the Qur’an calls the worst enemies of the Muslims (5:82).
Islamic Antisemitism Alert: “Jordan’s Queen Rania rejects offer to publish Hebrew edition of her children’s book,” by Maya Sela in Haaretz, July 14 (thanks to Alex):
Queen Rania of Jordan has turned down several offers to publish a Hebrew version of a children’s book she recently wrote. The book, which was published in the United States by Hyperion under the title “The Sandwich Swap” for children between 4 and 8 years old, was co-written with Kelly DiPucchio and illustrated by Tricia Tusa.
During a promotional campaign for the book, the queen described it as the story of two girls who let the food they bring to school get in the way of their friendship. They disparage each other’s food based on their own cultural preconceptions. The two main characters, Lily and Salma, have a lot in common, but not when it comes to their sandwiches: Lily prefers the all-American peanut butter and jelly, while Salma sticks to pita and hummus.
The two learn how to maintain their friendship, despite their cultural differences, but not without a food fight at school in which their classmates take sides. The confrontation ends, however, with a party at which the children exchange sandwiches. The book’s message touches open such issues as getting to know others, openness and multiculturalism….
But not for Jews.