October 17, 2015
The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) has decried the torching and desecration of Joseph’s tomb, a Jewish holy site in the ancient city of Shechem in the West Bank, by Palestinian rioters. According to reports, hundreds of Palestinians broke in and threw Molotov cocktails inside the compound, causing significant damage to the women’s section of the site. This was after the terrorist group Hamas called for a “day of rage” against Israel., PA President Mahmoud Abbas issued a statement condemning the attack.
Dr Dvir Abramovich, Chairman of the ADC, issued the following statement:
“We are horrified and appalled by this despicable and reprehensible anti-Jewish assault on Joseph’s Tomb. The desecration of this Jewish holy site is directly linked to the relentless incitement by the Palestinian leadership, spearheaded by Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas, and the disturbing canards and conspiracies suffusing social media. This abhorrent attack came shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the Palestinian leadership to bring an end to the wave of violent attacks on Jews. While vicious attacks have left seven dead and more than 30 wounded—Abbas issued no condemnation while other PA officials have been actively fuelling this kind of barbarity. We are greatly troubled that the PA has turned a blind to numerous violent deaths before finally denouncing this destructive act of wanton arson and trust that Israel will arrest and bring those responsible for this abhorrent act to justice. ”
For more information, please contact Dr Dvir Abramovich on (03) 9272-5677