"America is the snake's head... it is the source of racism," Says PA Parliament Member

Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik | Dec 28, 2017

"America is the snake's head...
it is the source of racism,"
Says PA Parliament Member

Fatah official: "Trump has joined the terror... [we will] have no contact with the snake's head"

By Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik

Expressing her disgust with the United States after US President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, PA Parliament Member Jihad Abu Zneid said on official PA radio that "America is the snake's head":

"We have said in the past and we say today: As usual, the US is the snake's head. Therefore, this is not something new. The US is the one that plans. The US speaks about democracy, [but] it is the source of racism."

[Official PA radio station The Voice of Palestine, A New Day, Dec. 7, 2017]

Fatah Movement Central Committee member Abbas Zaki demonized the US in the same manner when he protested against the American decision, claiming Trump has "joined terror":

"This is a clear declaration that Trump has joined the terror, because the occupation is the highest form of terror... His declaration is worthless, and therefore we must boycott this administration, and have no contact with the snake's head... One who pins his hopes on the Americans or on the illusion of peace is not a Palestinian."

[YouTube channel of Al-Mayadeen TV (Lebanon), Dec. 6, 2017]

Palestinian Media Watch has documented other recent Palestinian demonization of Trump. Abbas' Fatah Movement, for example, compared him to Hitler.

Israel has also often been referred to as "the snake's head." PMW has documented broadcasts on PA TV of a song that included this reference to Israel. One appeared in a documentary about Tunisia, the other was performed in front of PA and Fatah leaders and broadcast numerous times since. The following is part of the lyrics of the song:

"Oh Palestinians,
I want to go and be with you
With fire in my hands,
and together with you my hand
will strike the snake's head [Israel]."

[Official PA TV, "Tunisia in Palestinian Memories," Sept. 5, 2017]

US recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel

The Balfour Declaration

"America is the snake's head... it is the source of racism," Says PA Parliament Member

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