Definitions by Der Emes
Arabwashing
Claiming historical figures as Arab because they lived in an area that has been conquered and colonized by the Arabs.
Examples of Arabwashing include "Jesus was Palestinian" and the controversy over Gil Gadot playing Cleopatra.
Arabwashing by Der Emes December 28, 2020
Jesus was Palestinian
A nativizing settler-colonial narrative used by descendants of Arab colonists to falsely claim a Jew as Arab. Just as wrong, and offensive, as saying Montezuma was Spanish.
Jesus was Palestinian by Der Emes December 28, 2020
fake Jew
Julia Salazar, NY state senator. A Christian Zionist who became disillusioned with Israel and suddenly started claiming to be a Sephardic Jew who was anti-Zionist. Lied about her background repeatedly, e.g. saying "like most Jews, I was told as a child that Israel would protect me" at Mondoweiss.
Allegedly converted to Reform Judaism at one point, which would still make her an Ashkenazi Jew at best. She claims Sephardi identity because anti-Zionists believe this is more legitimate.
Allegedly converted to Reform Judaism at one point, which would still make her an Ashkenazi Jew at best. She claims Sephardi identity because anti-Zionists believe this is more legitimate.