Even Mahmoud Abbas’ “Friends” Are Ripping Him For Antisemitic Remarks

It is unacceptable & deeply disturbing that Abu Mazen has vocied some of the most contemptuous #antisemitic slurs. Leaders must confront #antisemitism, not perpetuate its conspiracy theories. Denying the Jewish connection to the land & its holy sites stands in contrast to reality

— Nickolay E. MLADENOV (@nmladenov) May 2, 2018

Mahmood Abbas should step down as leader of the Palestinian struggle for freedom if it is to escape the failure and disgrace into which he has led both the PLO and the National Authority. #Palestine

— George Galloway (@georgegalloway) May 2, 2018

These comments are wrong, ugly, and unacceptable – anywhere from anyone – but particularly from anyone who says he wants to be a peacemaker. No excuses for antisemitism: words to be condemned, not explained away. https://t.co/BDnsiWEVVt

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) May 2, 2018

President Abbas' comments were indeed despicable. But as we both know, Amb. Friedman, there is enough blame to go around for the Israeli-Palestinian diplomatic stasis. Netanyahu's government has its fair share of blame, as, frankly, does the US government. https://t.co/tI3DoncNoF

— Ori Nir | اوري نير | אוֹרי ניר (@OriNir_APN) May 1, 2018

We condemn these ridiculous & offensive statements. It's troubling that in 2018 we have to remind people that Jews aren't to blame for the Holocaust & that we have a historic connection to land of Israel. https://t.co/7Clb7NJWKF

— T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights (@truahrabbis) May 1, 2018