All those concerned about the continued vilification of Israel by the international community, and particularly the United Nations, should be alarmed by the Durban 2 'antiracism' conference, scheduled for 20-24 April 2009.
In the name of 'anti-racism,' the first Durban conference in 2001 degenerated into a relentless and blatant anti-Semitic and Israel-bashing event, particularly by non-governmental organizations. Under the guidance of Libya, Iran and Cuba, the second conference appears to be even worse, with recommendations that the international community prohibit free speech and criticism of religion. Fortunately, pressure from the US and European countries seems to have forced changes in the conference document, but it is unclear whether these countries will or should attend.
As in the past, The David Project has mobilized to create a unique, online portal on the topic. www.durban2facts.org is the definitive place to go for materials discussing the background of the Durban conferences, the 'Durban Strategy' of isolating Israel on the model of apartheid-era South Africa, and the current status of the 2009 conference's draft declaration. These materials, viewable online or in PDF format, will be updated as necessary. For those with little time, we have devised an easy-to-read one-page summary. We have also included links to online resources, videos and relevant articles.
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Happy Passover,
