Ari Shavit recently interviewed the left-wing Greek poet and song-writer Theodorakis. While the latter often uses stereotypical language, and it was no doubt Shavit’s goal to portray him as a typical European “anti-semite,” it is well worth reading what this former friend of Israel has to say.
“I don’t believe there is anti-Semitism in Europe. There is a reaction against the policy of Sharon and Bush. I think it’s artificial to think there is a new anti-Semitism. It’s an excuse. It’s a way to avoid self-criticism. Rather than ask themselves what is wrong with the policy of Israel, Jews say the Europeans are against us because of the new anti-Semitism. Because they don’t love us. And even Theodorakis says we are at the root of evil. This is a sick reaction.”
