Jewish guide FIRED from Jewish Museum for supporting Palestine - Lucas Febraro interviews Udi Raz

An interview with Udi Raz from Jewish Voice for Peace in the Middle East on how the Holocaust impacted the societies and politics of both Germany and Israel
January 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day, a date of enormous symbolic importance in Europe, marking one of the darkest chapters in human history. It's a day of particular significance in Germany, of course. The so-called remembrance culture, Germany's reckoning with the legacy of the Nazi periods, and the industrial scale genocides perpetrated by the Nazi regime, have been much lauded internationally.
But today, parts of this culture are increasingly coming into question by many, with charges of antisemitism being used by German institutions to silence voices speaking up for the rights of Palestinians in particular. The targets of these charges are, disproportionately, the Palestinians themselves, Arabs, more broadly, and Jews.
On the international stage, meanwhile, Germany's long steadfast support for the State of Israel, which remains unshaken even as the civilian toll in Gaza continues to climb to ever more obscene numbers, has raised the ire of many. The support, of course, is again justified by the legacy of the Holocaust and the German state's resulting sense of responsibility towards the security of the Jewish state.
What about Israel itself? How has the memory of the Holocaust shaped Israeli society and how does it influence the Israeli government's words and actions? To discuss all this, DiEM25 Communications Director Lucas Febraro sat down with Udi Raz, a doctoral fellow at the Berlin Graduate School for Muslim Cultures and Societies and a board member of Jewish Voice for Peace in the Middle East, in Germany.
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[@zeki.9114]

Listening to Udi Raz is very soothing and consoling in the face of the manifest cruelity exhibited by the government of Germany towards Palestinians. Much respect to Mr. Udi. There are so many good Jews like Udi who helped us understand and distinguish between Jews and Zionists.🙏

[@UTubeISphere]

Thank you, Udi Raz, for sharing your knowledge, moral sentiments, and Kafkaesque experiences at a self-serving Museum that deprives you (and the public) of your insights, which are very much appreciated beyond the institution's confines.

[@jameslogan7571]

Thank you for speaking up Udi.

[@nbeizaie]

The Israelis think the WWII genocide was the only genocide or the greatest genocide. The world doesn't see it that way. That one was just another genocides and the one in Gaza is the newest one. They think the world MUST differentiate between the 2 genocides because? If anything, the genocide on Gaza is way worse than what Germany did. When Germany was committing genocide, there was no law to make it a crime. The law passed and It became a crime a couple of years AFTER WWII and yet, Germany was indicted! Israel is committing the genocide knowing full well it is a crime so if anything, I say this one's accountability is 100 times higher than the one Germany did! and should be punished to the highest degree possible. This is aside from humanity and morality that is lacking in all genocides regardless of the law at the time.

[@skywalktriceiam]

Thank you for this excellent conversation!💯✌🏼💜

[@rudstoncullen3410]

Excellent discussion thanks from South Africa

[@MagneticFlux5]

Lucas this discussion was hands down one of the best I've seen yet. Absolutely amazing and many thanks for not only speaking truth to power but doing so in an unbiased way. My hats off to you two brilliant think tankers!! #FreeFalestin🍉 #☪️✡️✝️Unity

[@user-bq3jq7hn9e]

We have lots of friends who are Jewish worldwide and support Palestine their voices are never heard. Starting with the main type of press who supports Israel

[@wolfsheepclothing]

He pointed out by saying, it’s important for me to note, to underline, this is not my argument, “ l base this knowledge on scientific knowledge production produced by human rights organizations “. Very insightful, articulate, sensible EMPATHETIC person. Udi, you’re respected by all the people who know the truth about this issue! Your insights preceded your years!

[@wihma97a]

Thank you Lucas and Udi. This was very educational!

[@moemimouni679]

ABSOLUTELY EDUCATIONAL. EYE OPENING FOR SURE.🙏FOR UR SOLIDARITY WILL THE OPPRESSED 🇵🇸💯👍. WE WANT U TO KNOW YOU ARE INSPIRING, U ARE NOT ALONE, YOUR DECENCY IS … OOZING FROM THE SCREEN. ❤🇨🇦

[@marcomaccarrone9076]

You are one of the smartest people ive ever heard talking about this but also in general.Well done both of you

[@jeanade9010]

Thank you Udi for your very deep and thoughtful responses during this interview that are obviously based on a lifetime of trying to understand the culture of Zionism and Germany, antisemitism and the plight of the Palestinians.

[@leopoldinejafri5740]

You are a very pure Human being.UDi RAZ better things are waiting for you I am sure of it . God Bless you!

[@zahraelhatt6657]

A very honourable young man. Great interview very insightful, eloquent and humanistic. I wish this clip could go viral. Thank you.

[@boruttrost5750]

She uses she/her pronouns.

[@marya.p.howell5462]

EXCELLENT discussion. My sincere thanks.

[@raissalysogor7739]

Ihr seit die Besten ❤️

[@HaltdenKopfhoch]

Udi is an expert with a wide view, his analysis excellent! Why don't you do the same interview in Deutsch (German). It would help 'society' to understand how the broad population is misled by the government and its intellectual mouthpieces in the 'quality press'.

[@nads5907]

As well as being an extremely thoughtful and sensitive guest, Udi Raz has razor sharp intelligence. Chapeau.

[@BRNNTNT]

Thank you for sharing your views. ❤

[@wolfsheepclothing]

He said. “I underline this is not my argument, it’s a scientific knowledge produced by the human rights organizations”, to sum it up!

[@nickmunby2553]

Excellent. Totally lucid.

[@Juju2012ZA]

Thank you, Udi - I started reading up on the Shalechet. I would like to see this someday. Your words were measured, thoughtful, and insightful. Regarding the tragedy, Germany has agreed to extend another $1.4 billion (1.29 billion euros) overall for HoloC survivors around the globe for the coming year (2024). So far, Germany has paid more than $90 Billion to individuals and their heirs. So, what do we think about the reparations for Palestine from ISR? Over seven decades of God only knows numerous massacr*s, abuse and torture, and geno*ide to boot. Going to be a really hefty bill.

[@elsjemassyn8921]

Thank you for being a real man and a hero

[@akhluwig]

This very interesting interview articulates several critical issues. One notable question deals with the definition of antisemitism. The German State apparently decided to include any criticism of the Zionist ideology as well as of the State of Israel as a form of antisemitism. This is questionable, to say the least. (Was the critic of Apartheid in South Africa against Christianity, because the architects of this regime identified themselves as Christians?) Clearly, this definition makes a mockery of the Human Rights of the Palestinians. It also casts confusion on the real issue, which is hatred against the Jews in Europe, more specifically in Germany. This phenomenon has existed for centuries and precisely led to the Holocaust. It is NOT an ideology recently imported by Muslims and Arabs (supporting Palestine) as some prominent German politicians erroneously propagate. Sadly, barking at the wrong tree will not solve the problem.

[@kyriakosantonakos2857]

these actions of the state promote antisemitism , the Jewish diaspora is already suffering from this, however there are many Jews that are against these war crimes, it is important to mention the Neturei Karta and as an example. Thank you for your bravery and standing with Humanity.

[@skywalktriceiam]

The IHRA definition of antisemitism is highly questionable; and, I'm saying the least. ✌🏼💜

[@skywalktriceiam]

@kyriakosantonakos2857 I agree, it is indeed shameful that antisemitism is growing due to the genocide going on right now in Palestine, and it's "cover-up". I am hopeful, though, as more people are now learning that "Judaism" and "Zionism" are NOT one in the same! Take care✌🏼💜

[@skywalktriceiam]

@@kyriakosantonakos2857 @kyriakosantonakos2857 I agree, it is indeed shameful that antisemitism is growing due to the genocide going on right now in Palestine, and it's "cover-up". I am hopeful, though, as more people are now learning that "Judaism" and "Zionism" are NOT one in the same! Take care✌🏼💜

[@skywalktriceiam]

@@kyriakosantonakos2857 I'm not sure if you are aware of it, but I tried to reply to your comment twice, to no avail 🤷🏻‍♀️ my Words are gone! ✌🏼💜

[@kittanz3033]

Udi Raz, what a brilliant mind you have. Thank you for bravely speaking the truth. The world and especially the Palestinians desperately need your voice during this very dark hour. Thank you DiEM25 for this wonderfully executed and very timely interview.

[@evangel1737]

My Lord…this was so enlightening. I really appreciated the topic and articulation. I enjoyed listening 👂 to your guest and how you both handled such a difficult 😥 subject.

[@ponylu7978]

Mega Video! Gajz tolle Menschen und Denker! ❤

Excellent talk, thank you! I hope the events will kick off a broad realization of how superficial German "Erinnerungskultur" is.

[@user-lt6vj4gq4l]

Typical but relieved to know decent people are speaking out.

[@ENT756]

Danke Udi und Lucas! The video was very enlightening! Udi's criticism of the IHRA's working definition of antisemitism is very important. It reveals and exposes how anti-scientific, how anti-semitic and how anti-democratic - as you put it - it is, indeed. I just wonder? Was it the USA based ADL (B'nai B'rith) that is responsible for the IHRA's working definition of Antisemitism?

[@kactus_3008]

The chief of Smurd, the emergency health aid is Palestinian, Raed Arafat. Respect, my friends, from Romania!❤

[@GabrielaBertulli-ve5kt]

Israel acts like all colonialist nations exterminating local inhabitants in order to have supremacy and power. A very critical voice of a yung jew reflecting about the politics of the german state. My respect❤

[@africancat581]

And Israel is a 'colonialist nation', how? you do know israel and the Jews have history there for more than 3000 years? And that they were persecuted and displaced by, amongst others, Christians and Muslims? And that there have always been Jews living there with many more returning before the so-called Partition? Educate yourself before parroting the fake narrative.

[@professoracris5024]

Great👏👏👏

[@urrywest]

Sharp guy.

[@maryracine3389]

Hi, guys! Your discussion is very interesting, relevant, and applicable to oppressed groups, especially here in the USA. I live in a village near the eastern shore of Lake Erie (one of the Great Lakes. You can find it on a map). Gowanda, NY borders the Seneca Nation, a sovereign nation, a Native American reservation. The Senecas are a part of the Iroquois Confederacy. Many of my friends are Seneca. Native Americans were almost wiped out by settler-colonialism. Even hunted. The senecas have faced many challenges such as unemployment, cultural destruction, alcoholism. BUT, their Council of Elders has been leading the way towards pride, restoration, by promoting education, businesses, self respect and respect of the Elders. Whenever the governor of New York State tries to impose a sales tax, they burn tires on the highway that goes through their land! Senecas are fierce! A popular sport is lacrosse! Google it! It is faster than football. Also, there are now classes in our public school teaching the spoken Seneca language and culture.

[@mariq9918]

Very instructive . Thankyou & best wishes to you both from Australia Free Palestine.

[@inshansep]

This is very good

[@user-ne5sd6hz7q]

Excellent. Thank you for having Udi on your program. I continue to learn and am very grateful to have been able to listen to Udi's very clear, concise knowledge of the issues discussed. 🙏

[@frederiqueleno5415]

Halte durch, Udi !✊🏽😫

[@satyasyasatyasya5746]

very serious topic but if I can indulge in something less serious for a moment, i just... i can't get over how beautiful the host is ☺😊😍 like, i wanna paint this man!

[@skywalktriceiam]

"easy on the eyes" 😉😍👨🏼‍🎨🖌👩🏾‍🎨😅✌🏼💜

[@kibaorion4460]

Does Udi Raz write? He is very thoughtful and eloquent!

[@Eyy7072]

So sensitive and articulate! Thanks for sharing your intimate thoughts and feelings

[@ROSE-mq3qd]

This is such a profound conversation - hearing that artist wanted to incorporate all genocide as genocide - that it’s not only Jewish people who have been genocided - the conversation about institutionalising knowledge is important

[@MelancholischerMond]

I have deep respect for Udi Raz.❤ She is very brave and outspoken and my personal heroine since the ban of the Palestine conference in Berlin.

[@sophievautour8573]

Thank you so mich for elabirating on the timelines and definitions

[@meantares]

I hope Udi received decent compensation for the wrongful dismissal. Udi comes across as a very sensitive and thoughtful person, who is also articulate. This was a very insightful talk.

[@rozaucja8612]

Thank you for this. Beautiful wise conversation.

[@joramnikam4063]

So sad..

[@headlessfool7050]

I am native german . And I am ashamed by this Government . My deepest respect to those who risk everything for speaking out, and thanks DiEM25 for giving the voices a platform .

[@ladivinahabla4153]

🙏❤️ thank you!!

[@rezrunnercl]

What terrible people have affected the whole world.

[@caseycasey6961]

Thank you for yet the Truth

[@terriej123]

This was great! Thank you

[@louisesumrell6331]

Thanks!

[@NK-ht3fo]

Thank you

[@esahm373]

Wasn't one former director of the museum also cancelled a few years ago?

[@shakir-ulhassan3133]

DiEM25 thanks.

[@Thehermitist]

😢😢😢 thank u brother ur grandparents would be so proud of u!! The id never say it’s the Jewish so many beautiful brothers and sisters who are Jewish. This touched my heart. Everyone matters empathy is right MashAllah they own everything but we have each other Muslim jews Christians all that are of integrity and truth. Allahu akbar ☝🏼🤲🏼🕊️🌏❤️

[@user-px3nc2qs5e]

God bless this treasure man

[@user-df3sx2vl3l]

Very enlightening.

[@MinkoMinko]

Udi Raz ✊️👉🇵🇸

[@valeriewedel2775]

Free Palestine! We all deserve to live in peace - all of us!

[@Thehermitist]

MashAllah ❤❤

[@ao284]

Very nice discussion

[@firstladyntrng1170]

If they felt so responsible they should have made space for them right there in their country it's plenty of room

[@Thehermitist]

😮😮😢 oh no the Palestinians and Muslims in Germany

[@Thehermitist]

My great grandparents were murdered 48’ my grandfather had already come and gone and had my mother in Europe. So he was away. My mother was two. He had lots of family and has still today but he was murdered there when my mother was ten. The whole world bar a few nations are run by zionts we need to hold our governments accountable for selling us literally their plan Is to do it everywhere we all need to link up asap be safe bismillah everyone MashAllah. Inshallah god guilds us we were all born we all have the rights to live and enough is enough Allahu akbar love to all humanity is family

[@djolivierastro]

I simply cannot comprehend this obsession shoved down our throats and minds of the Holocaust . I don't need it to know how to behave and treat other people and cultures . What's way worse is the instrumentation of it not as a guideline or moral compass but to defend an aberration that is Israel. Russia suffered more than 25 million deaths because of Germany , they defeated nazism and they have a far more decent approach

[@christineperera2393]

We must never forget what so-called ‘civilised’ people did to the innocent persons and children in the holocaust - never again- let them live in peace and prosperity in their God-given land Israel. Check out the word of God in the Bible.

[@robingaura2922]

Zionism is dead. There is no place in the world for colonial land theft, barbarity to one's neighbors, or genocide. All people are god´s children, and when they lie, steal, rob and kill others, they will get the consequences. Many people have experienced worse genocide than the european jews, and come out of it more humane, not less.

[@drthomason7043]

Does tho

[@ladivinahabla4153]

Watts but staring s palestiniane Museum? 1948 -2024(??) New york, Paris, londón, Dubi, etc.. Gaza!!

[@magdalen5108]

👶🏽👶🏾👶🏼✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿 ❤️‍🩹🇵🇸🏥✌️

[@Thehermitist]

How do u do it u don’t do it to others. They don’t care brother. It’s taking lands

[@WE_WUZ]

Oy VEY!

[@NasirNajafy]

Palestinians has the right to defend itself against occupation by attacking it by all means

[@JaniraCo.]

BS.

[@ibrahimismail3107]

the palestinian people and the whole world will never forget germany stands in this genocide...you think the children and women in gaza will pay the price of your crime in ww2 its very disgusting

[@user-vh8gg1zh7o]

Slick way to get clicks. Just down right lie.

[@MS-jz9ne]

SInce you are ignoring on twitter the millions of Slavs that died in the holocaust, I'm unsubscribing.

[@1elt]

The Jews carried out a barbaric massacre against the Nazis with a terrorist action, just like the Palestinian Hamas terrorist organization did on October 7! distortion, yannis, plz!!

[@lovelyvividly]

Thank you so much for this. Hope, clarity, compassion and intelligence.

[@leonidtimashpolsky755]

Very bad!!! Your speaker is despicable! Will never listen to your station

[@kevinyin2663]

You are despicable

[@jamesfox2857]