It’s not just that appeasement and kowtowing to violent intimidation and bullying has been the West’s foreign policy for so long; even worse is the fact that the powerful forces that are trying to preserve it as a policy are so self-righteous about it.
“Merkel urged EU countries not to move embassies to Jerusalem,” by Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post, December 4, 2018:
The founding director of the European Coalition for Israel in Brussels, Tomas Sandell, announced in a shocking video message on Thursday that German Chancellor Angela Merkel waged a campaign to prevent central and eastern European countries from moving their capitals to Jerusalem to preserve the Iran nuclear deal.
Sandell said in a Jerusalem Post exclusive report in November that Merkel called Romanian president, Klaus Iohannis, to convince him to not relocate his country’s embassy to Jerusalem. The move prompted him to go public.
Speaking from the European parliament, Sandell said, “What we have found out, something I heard for quite some time already, from central and eastern European countries that would have an inclination to move their embassy to Jerusalem, this is the natural thing for them to do, is that they have received phone calls from Berlin, from Angela Merkel, the chancellor. Basically, this cannot happen under any circumstances.”
“I have spoken to many Germans these last few days in Brussels,” he said. “They are not aware of this, and all of them would be shocked that all of the countries in the European Union today would want to block an embassy move to Jerusalem, not only for your own country, but for other countries that have the conviction [that] this is the right thing to do, the only country to do would be Germany. This is a big shock.”
He added that “this is something unprecedented. This is not the Germany we once knew. This is not the even Angela Merkel we once knew when she was elected.”
Sandell said many of Merkel’s telephone calls took place to European leaders in April when “many of the nations were seriously considering moving their embassies.”
Sandell said Merkel’s anti-Israel moves have to do with the Iran nuclear deal, which “has been very much supported by Germany [and] the German government.”
He added that Merkel’s move to block the relocation of embassies was also sparked by “how Germany did not block the marking of Israeli goods from disputed territories” in 2015. He said it was anticipated that Germany would stop the penalties against Israeli products. Germany instead implemented “this counterproductive measure” to punish Israeli goods, said Sandell….

Andy says
off topic
How is George Soros Operating?
Andy says
Here is one that is ON TOPIC
God Bless President Trump for stating Jerusalem is Israel’s capital.
To: German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Don’t be Stupid be a Smarty! Come and Join the Nazi Party!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGc4XwBTbIM
Hugh Fitzgerald says
Now that was funny.
As for SS-SS-Oberst-führer und General der Polizei und Stellvertretender Reichsprotektor Merkel, she apparently doesn’t understand that she has no moral right to dissuade others from moving their embassies to Jerusalem. For details, see Germany, 1933-1945.
Andy says
I thought the JW crowd would get a laugh Mr. Fitzgerald.
Cheers!
carpediadem says
Of course she doesn’t, Hugh.
So how did she persuade so many people to dance to her tune?
Why did they agree?
Emilie Green says
THAT is one extremely revealing and appropriate picture of the Frau.
The Remorseless Headsman says
Very appropriate selection though, all things considered.
ninetyninepct says
A salute we ALL recognize. All she needs is a pissy little mustache.
Walter Sieruk says
The old fool of a politician Merkel Isn’t content to ruin Germany with so many possible violent and dangerous Muslim migrants , quite a number have already proven that they are violent and dangerous. Now this wisdom-less Merkel with her godless folly wants other nations of Europe no to move their embassies to Jerusalem. Merkel can’t even govern Germany in a competent way and she now she has the gall the try to tell countries what kind of policies to have. One this is for sure Merkel terribly lacks the wisdom of President Trump
For President Trump wisely said “It’s time to officially recognize [the reality of] Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.” Yes, indeed, it’s very much time to recognize Jerusalem as the capital city of the State of Israel, and he then acted on his word and he had done so by good decision of moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem .This bold and wise decision of President Trump to move the US embassy to Jerusalem has greatly offended many of the Muslim clerics . Be they, for example, the imams of Pakistan or the mullahs of Iran. Those Muslim clerics with their mind control and their unconscionable ways they manipulate the people from the mosques to be their stooges into a, violent uprising, because of the President’s decision is despicable . Some people of the left will say that the decision of move the US embassy to Jerusalem is “provoking” and it will “incite violence.” This only shows the old saying to be true .Which is that “Evil is always looking for an excuse. “ The fact is President Trump made the right decision and if the Muslim clerics don’t happen to like it ,well then it’s “tough beans.” to them
As the Bible informs its readers “The Lord also shall roar out of Zion, and utter His voice from Jerusalem … the Lord will be the hope of His people ,and the strength of the children of Israel.” Joel 3:16.
Raja says
Good comments Walter,
Moving the embassies to Jerusalem is not just a reality but a wise political decision by POTUS. Arabs will never want to live in peace with the Jews because their evil master and so called prophet so demand.
A community that wants to destroy another will NEVER want to live in peace with them even if their avowed policy of coexistence might come to light occasionally..
Janet says
Nailed it! The hateful Palestinians don’t want a two state solution. They want Israel and the Jewish people gone period! Truly evil and it goes on generation after generation. How anyone can believe that there will be any peace with these people are dreaming. Never going to happen!
Brian hoff says
Than future president can move thr diplomatic built back to Tel Vid and shut down the other one.
WPM says
Please use spell check and try to use grammar in a more coherent manner so we can figure out what you are taking about ?
Ernie says
Right spelling :” Brain – off “.
gravenimage says
“Brian hoff”–really, “DefenderofIslam”–has presented himself as the future of Islam in the US. How embarrassing for him…
lebel says
My question is how long before we get a jihadwatch article on how the rioting in France is somehow linked to Islam? Pamela Geller has already gone ahead
https://gellerreport.com/2018/12/paris-rifle-burn.html/
What are you working on Mr. Spencer? violent rioters are in fact Muslim but the media is hiding the truth? OR yes the rioters appear to be non-Muslim but they are angry that their country is taken over by the Muslim hordes (not fuel price hikes)
John Hawk says
Pick your spots to prevaricate very carefully, now don’t you?
We’re still waiting for you to get back to everyone on the Asia Bibi matter and all those oh-so-peaceful Muslims howling for Christian blood.
Take a moment, Lebel. You can do it.
lebel says
What do you need Andy? condemnation? Of course I condemn what happened to Asia Bibi and those that have harmed and threatened her.
Jihadwatch is not the place for this however. Jihadwatch is a hate site,
The taqqiya crew will be along shortly
Elisha says
“Jihadwatch is not the place for this however. Jihadwatch is a hate site,”
There has already been for you an excellent pattern in Abraham and those with him, when they said to their people, “Indeed, we are disassociated from you and from whatever you worship other than Allah . We have denied you, and there has appeared between us and you ANIMOSITY AND HATRED FOREVER until you believe in Allah alone” – 60:4
You were saying?
gravenimage says
lebel wrote:
What do you need Andy? condemnation? Of course I condemn what happened to Asia Bibi and those that have harmed and threatened her.
Jihadwatch is not the place for this however. Jihadwatch is a hate site,
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A site that condemns Jihad and Shari’ah is not the place to condemn Jihad and Shari’ah? How does that work?
Is lebel saying that he has not condemned what has been done to Asia Bibi here before, because such condemnation would be “hate”? How does this make sense?
And categorizing opposing Jihad and Shari’ah as “hate” is appalling in any case.
eduardo odraude says
And what exactly is it that we hate here?
Personally, what I hate is that Islam’s core texts promote an expansionist totalitarian agenda backed and furthered by terror. I hate the totalitarian example set by Muhammad in the core Islamic texts. I notice that in the Middle East and North Africa, the core Islamic regions, the human rights situation is worse than in any other major regions of the world. I notice that polls of Muslims around the globe show quite a bit of support for totalitarian aspects of Islamic law. I notice that many public figures and public institutions in the US have admitted to self-censorship about Islam, because of violence and death threats coming from Muslims. I’ve noticed that the FBI told Molly Norris to disappear and change her identity, because they, the FBI, could not protect her from all the Muslims who were threatening to kill her, the artist who started “Draw Muhammad Day.”
Why shouldn’t Islam be hated? I’m not talking about individual Muslims, who often don’t know much about Islam. But the core texts and what they teach on the whole, a violent, expansionist totalitarian creed, why should that not be hated? Why would you expect that not to provoke resistance?
eduardo odraude says
lebel, when you say this is a hate site, be specific about what you mean, or you yourself are guilty of hate.
Are you saying that Robert Spencer’s mission is motivated by hate?
Are you saying that no one can vehemently oppose Islam as an ideology?
Are you saying that all the commenters here are motivated not by a desire to protect liberal democratic societies, but by hate?
gravenimage says
Good posts, Eduardo.
Demsci says
Yeah good posts Eduardo!
To me it seems that Jihad Watch just shows that freedom of speech is working.
And for a good freedom of speech functioning,
speech that is by some seen as “hate speech” is essential IMO. As long as this “hatespeech” never incites to violence, which Jihad Watch never does.
If hatespeech is to be forbidden, and across the world, what then?
What would be left is only publications and speeches from people who try to act as “neutrals, independents, honest judges and jurors in a way. AND of course those who praise, support Islam!
But I do see the huge advantage if on the hugely important topic of Islam and its influence is discussed in a much more balanced way, with both factual and logical blame AND praise from TWO, NOT ONE, biased sides.
and of course the same should go for it’s alternative religions, ideologies, one of which, Western democratic ideology, i hold as superior over Islam.
The 5 pillars of democracy I much prefer over the 5 pillars of Islam for instance.
As I see it, Jihad Watch and Robert Spencer are not “neutrals, independents, Judges or juries, I see them as “prosecutors” of Islam, “district attorneys”.
And heaven knows how many “defense lawyers” Islam has. Very many, what with all Muslims and all those Political correct non-Muslims, up to and including very influential persons, like pres.Obama, pope Francis, and so many more.
I think those who obey, tolerate, praise, support Islam and their publications may well far exceed those who fear and oppose Islam in the world and their publications.
But still many political corrects want to stifle only this critical minority, saying “no hate!” while not objecting to the Islam-supporting mass one bit.
No, I prefer balance in attitudes about big religions, ideologies, because that should lead mankind to better understanding and behavior in the long run.
jihad watch has many visitors and those and all who hear their arguments may then serve as “judges and juries”.
That is how I view the role of Jihad Watch
Andy says
France’s “Yellow Vest” revolution exposes globalist puppet Macron
Elisha says
lebel, please explain:
1. According to muslims, the Bible has been “corrupted”. Why is it that allah could “perfectly preserve” the quran but not the Bible? (Keep in mind that no “uncorrupted copy” of the Bible has ever been produced to date!)
2. If Christianity is “false”, why did allah start Christianity by tricking people into believing Jesus was crucified?
gravenimage says
We see how utterly desperate lebel is–he has to rabidly condemn Robert Spencer for something he has not done, and would not do unless there is any evidence.
mortimer says
Merkel supports IRAN, supports MASS MIGRATION from Muslim countries and supports the DESTRUCTION of national sovereignty. Did she tell Germans all that in advance?
gravenimage says
No. At one time she actually sounded like one of the better Western leaders on this issue.
Ernie says
No Mortimer , she didn’t tell all that in advance . Angela Merkel is ( and allways) was a CYNICAL liar .The German people should have been more cautious regarding this CULTURAL MARXIST-Merkel . Angela Merkel was a propagandist , and party functionary ( communist party ) in former East-Germany ( Deutsche Demokratische Republik ; we know how ” DEMOCRATIC ” the DDR and its regime were .
somehistory says
merkel may as well put on her scarf. Her eyes reveal the islam snake. Her actions promote evil in every direction. Her arrogance is exactly like that of moslims who make *demands* of others to further islam.
FYI says
Love the picture.
Heil Merkel!
“Ein EU-Volk.Ein Euro.Ein EU-Reich”
As the coudenhove-kalergi volk{Merkel und Juncker} might like to say.
So the Germans lost 2 world wars which began in Europe but they managed to win control of Europe through political cunning{although they might lose the next war too which inevitably will probably begin in Europe ..if the Franco-German Empire/EU-SSR or the “EU” as the naive call it..if they accidently/deliberately get their new shiny European Army into a war with the enemy of NATO that nobody wants to mention:Russia}
I wouldn’t trust any of the Eu politicians:especially Napoleon IV or emmanuel macron {or “Jupiter”} with his delusions of imperial grandeur.Did you see macron and merkel all lovey-dovey at the WW1 memorial holding hands{get a room!}?
These Globalistas are all in it together and put on a good show for the people….
Roland Tours says
Merkel is too submissive to Islam. Just like Theresa May, another Protestant minister”s daughter.
Raja says
Roland, These Protestant ministers have no clue about Bible and are hopelessly equipped to dealing with Islam whose main goal is to make the world a mullah gutter..
Didn’t Jesus forewarn about wolf in sheep’s clothing? Matthew 7:15
gravenimage says
There are Protestants who both know the Bible and are staunch Anti-Jihadists–not these two, though.
gravenimage says
Merkel urged EU countries not to move their embassies to Jerusalem
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Not just cringing appeasement of Islam, but pressuring others to do the same.
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
very good step by Germany. All those with good conscience should support German stance to isolate the most evil nation on earth the fascist evil Zionist State of Israel. All should be from fascist evil Zionist State should boycotted because they stained with palestinian bloods. wicked scums of evils inspired inspired by the satan In yahweh and his wife Ashera hero gods of evils
gravenimage says
Ibrahim itace muhammed wrote:
very good step by Germany.
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By this Ibrahim itace muhammed means that if Infidels appease Islam, that Jihadists *might* not target them for murder as much. Don’t count on it.
More:
All those with good conscience should support German stance to isolate the most evil nation on earth the fascist evil Zionist State of Israel. All should be from fascist evil Zionist State should boycotted because they stained with palestinian bloods. wicked scums of evils inspired inspired by the satan In yahweh and his wife Ashera hero gods of evils
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What rot. Ibrahim itace muhammed just doesn’t believe that Infidels–Jews most of all–should be allowed to defend against Jihad. Bad dhimmis!
Mark Swan says
If EU Nations Hand Over National Sovereignty to Brussels, those that
do so will essentially be handing over their National Sovereignty to
Germany.
Germany may drop its bid for the presidency of the European Central
Bank and instead pursue the presidency of the European Commission.
This course of action might cause less of a political backlash and could
give Germany ever more influence in Europe.
Germany already carries a great deal of the political weight in Europe,
and a European Commission presidency would only add to German
political power.
Germany is Europe’s wealthiest and most populous nation, it is also
one of the primary nations pushing for a European army.
The German people are already awakening to the incredible uselessness
of placating Muslims—it is just a short matter of time before the Muslims
will not have it all their way, then they will not see the Germans so easy
to push. Germany will change with new leadership, which seems just about
to take place.
gravenimage says
Agreed, Mark.
Demsci says
Very Insightful. Thanks for these perspectives, Mark.
Raja says
Graven, Bullies like Ibrahim always lie (and he is quiet shameless about it) that Islam is nice to people who don’t resist it. But with Islam you are damned either way. Look at how UK is choking to death in spite of all the appeasement to Islamic evil designs.
gravenimage says
Spot on, Raja.
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
Hindu/mithraist Christian barbarian Raja, you are just rotten supporter of the most wicked people on earth the fascist evil zionists. your original India is now freeing itself from the shackles of armed robber evil United States and its masters the fascist evil Zionists, as such its economy is now booming. I love India because my chemistry teacher (now deceased) was an Indian muslim. you are a saboteur. Fool!!
Westman says
Jesus: “..whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.” Wonder what that means….?
gravenimage says
Ibrahim itace muhammed wrote:
Hindu/mithraist Christian barbarian Raja, you are just rotten supporter of the most wicked people on earth the fascist evil zionists. your original India is now freeing itself from the shackles of armed robber evil United States and its masters the fascist evil Zionists, as such its economy is now booming.
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Notice that Ibrahim itace muhammed thinks that Hindus and Christians have the same faith–but why not? He doesn’t care how ignorant he is; he is fine with raping and murdering both Hindus and Christians.
And his claim about India is ludicrous–India is booming precisely because she has increasingly embraced the free market; something Ibrahim itace muhammed wants to destroy.
By the way, he has claimed that the United States is an “armed robber” because Americans won’t let Muslims enslave them.
More:
I love India because my chemistry teacher (now deceased) was an Indian muslim. you are a saboteur. Fool!!
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Doesn’t Ibrahim itacemuhammed know that science is un-Islamic? Bad Mohammedan!
Merkelova says
Im wondering why YNET dont mention it!?
Also Merkel always changed her mind.
1.Propaganda for the SED Communists in East Germany.
2.After the fall of the Wall-Member of the Conservative CDU.
3.First Pro NUclearpower than against.
4.Sayed Multiculti failed-than open the borders.
5.Against all rights for Homo Marriages-than…
Ren says
Merkel won’t be a politician much longer. She will be out soon. Good riddance.
Raja says
Ren,
A disgrace should not just be “shown the door” but hopefully be shamed.
b.a. freeman says
BTW, that’s an *excelleent* photo of die Führer saluting there …
😀
b.a. freeman says
BTW, that’s an *excellent* photo of die Führer saluting there …
😀
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
Hindu/mithraist Christian barbarian Raja, you are just rotten supporter of the most wicked people on earth the fascist evil zionists. your original India is now freeing itself from the shackles of armed robber evil United States and its masters the fascist evil Zionists, as such its economy is now booming. I love India because my chemistry teacher (now deceased) was an Indian muslim. you are a saboteur. Fool!!
WPM says
What are you talking about America never “occupy” India ,India would be doing a lot better if they did not have Pakistan attacking and financing terror against it. Almost all terror attacks in India are Islamic ,you do not see “Jewish “or “American ” Terror attacks in India. Both India and Pakistan(former India land given to the Moslems) were granted independents in the 1940s from England . Millions of people die in creating the shithole country Pakistan. India a hundi majority has made great economical growth , Pakistan a Moslem majority country has slide into a miserable fourth world sewer. why is that? You love India ? but hate Hundis who are the majority there who made India great ? Where can you give examples of how the “Jews” influence India government ,or how the country of India is run?
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
wpm, you lied to say Pakistan belongs to 4th world. check current world economic indices to find out that Pakistan is moving from 3rd world to 2nd world economic power due to economic ties with China and Turkey. with current stability, Pakistan will move to first world economic power and treacherous evil United States moves back to 3rd world receiving aid assistance from Somalia or Liberia. Get prepared for Hunger
gravenimage says
The Pakistani per capita gdp is just $1,547, compared to 59,531 for the United States, or 1/38. Pretty much the definition of 3rd world.
And Ibrahim itace’s claim that the United States is soon going to receive food aid from Liberia ($456 per capita gdp) and Somali ($499 per capita gdp) is ludicrous, for two reasons: firstly, the US has the highest available calories per person in the world, and when would a Muslim country *ever* give charity to Infidels? Somalis *murder* Americans; they don’t feed them.
The reality is that Somalis are flocking to the United States, and fleeing their own craphole country–one that is almost 100% Muslim, which accounts for its pathetic state.
don vito says
itace, -, you are worse than a fool, you are useless.
islamic text says
what the Quran says about Jesus in Sura 3:55-56. Also Sura 5:46-47 confirm that Jesus and His Gospel of Salvation are the right way
In sura baqra, it is clearly written that they are blind, dumb and deaf who see, and get to not see.al-imran v55, it is clearly written, fear God and obey my commandment which is the correct way. It is the Jesus Christ that you fear the lord and obey my commandment and that is the only true way.But quran is saying that only Jesus Christ’s way, is true way . I will give you victory to you followers over the infidels’ till the world ends. It is the quran say that those who do not believe in Jesus Christ are infidles
The 3ed chapter surat-al-imran v55 ,this verse proves the believer of Jesus Christ are victorious. There is no other religion beside him that is victorious. This is only one who is a victor ,if we follow him,we shall be called the victorious people. He himself victorious who I command it should of his victory.
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in the Quran: en ankar-ul-aswaat le sote-ul-hamir — the most despicable of all voices are the voices of donkeys (31:19).”
Now donkey brays can surely be irritating. But here ‘donkey’ can also mean dumb ass humans or fools. No one finds the talk of fools pleasing.
So then the next question is
“Why give the donkey a voice and then condemn it in his own holy book as the most despicable? I thought he was the creator of everyone and everything, and that, again, he is ahsan-ul-khaleghin –the most perfect creator (Quran 98:7).”
Even God can make mistakes or ugly things. At least He is honest about his not-too-perfect creations.
Sahih al-Bukhari 54.522 Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “When you hear the crowing of cocks, ask for Allah’s Blessings for (their crowing indicates that) they have seen an angel. And when you hear the braying of donkeys, seek Refuge with Allah from Satan for (their braying indicates) that they have seen Satan.”
Donkeys should be tied everywhere in the city streets, so that they can inform Muslims about Satan regularly.
it comes from the same god\prophet who despises dogs. Infidles were you ever in the company of Muslims who freak out because dogs are close by? I have been. They are not scared because of the bite but because dogs are accursed animals. I wonder why god never condemned cats? Is it because cats could get into the mosque it does not matter how barricaded- cats can slip through any crevice…
Greg Murphy says
https://youtu.be/M5PSu9CH8FE
Tony46 says
”The land that We (Allah) gave to Israel….after We destroyed the Pharaoh….belongs to Israel….even to the day when Israel returns ….to the Land”
Surah 100:100-104
Quran
gordon miller says
Is that harridan still around? Put her on the phone. I want to say a few words to her about destroying Europe.