The #UAE Embassy in #Israel posted about the Holocaust, extending condolences to the Jewish people for the tragic loss of 6 million Jews in Europe.

Surprisingly, hundreds of accounts from the Arab and Muslim world criticized the UAE for this post, questioning how it could be… pic.twitter.com/Z2peYcUTNG

— Loay Alshareef لؤي الشريف (@lalshareef) May 7, 2024

The #UAE Embassy in #Israel posted about the Holocaust, extending condolences to the Jewish people for the tragic loss of 6 million Jews in Europe.
Surprisingly, hundreds of accounts from the Arab and Muslim world criticized the UAE for this post, questioning how it could be made during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
This reveals three critical insights, which I hope will serve as eye-openers:
First, the prevalent mindset in much of the Arab and Muslim world refuses to acknowledge that there was a ceasefire on October 6, which Hamas violated on October 7 by massacring 1,200 Israelis and abducting over 200, triggering this horrific war. Thus, Israel is habitually blamed.
Second, there is a pervasive belief that even though Jews have historically suffered, they are now to blame because they should remain defenseless or live as Dhimmis (second-class residents under Islamic rule). The reality that Jews now have a sovereign nation is seen as a defeat of radical ideology by many in these communities.
Third, the myth “We don’t hate Jews, only Zionists” should no longer be entertained in any serious dialogue. This assertion is patently false. There is significant animosity towards Jews simply for being Jews. The solution lies in education reform by enlightened and educated Muslims to eradicate the myth that Jews and Muslims are eternal enemies.
This blunt, honest insight is something you might not often read in the Arab and Muslim world.