Dear forkinsocket:
From what I understand about Jabotinsky’s role in Zionist history, taking him out of Israeli history books would be the equivalent of taking Benjamin Franklin out of American history books. Seems like a partisan political move, since Jabotinsky is considered by many as the founding forefather of today’s Likud - based on what I’ve read. Hope they don’t start taking his name off Israeli streets, currency, monuments, stamps, etc. Would you think that a Likud government would restore Jabotinsky’s memory and legacy to its proper place?
Regards,
Justice
Yeah but it would be mostly lip service, frankly. I’m not one to put my faith in any political party in particular, just in individual people who seem to have fresh ideas, good ideas &/or a strong identity.
Jabotinsky represents certain things that Jews want to erase from their minds right now, so it’s logical that they’d want to erase him from the books too. Since so many Jews base their Jewish identity on victimhood, no wonder the nakba is so attractive to them.