Chile

Chile is the country on the Southwest Pacific coast of South America, which runs from a polar south to tropical north. 5% of Chile’s population is Arab, and the majority of that is Palestinian-Christian: Chilestino/Chilestinian.

Chile is a first world country now, very democratic. The Chilestinos are prosperous and wield incredible political power.

UGEP-Chile Campaigned for Academic Boycott

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ESTAMOS DE VUELTA means WE ARE BACK.

Chile’s UGEP (General Union of Palestinian Students) was campaigning to cut of academic ties between Israel and the University of Chile.

The tweet was dated to July 20. I am not sure what has happened since.

I am not sure if Israel does much to contain this. Maybe they see Chile as a lost cause. Argentina is iffy, as it has a strong Jewish community, and the tone of debate tends to be controlled by Lebanese Maronites, who tend to be Westernized.

Brazil is pro-Israel right now, due to the fact that it has an extraordinarily large Evangelical constituency, and its Arab community – which is very large – is dominated by Maronites.

Chilestinians Post Dabke Video

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Chilestinians Post Dabke Video


Posted on YouTube: August 31, 2020

This was posted by UGEP (General Union of Palestinian Students) in response to the recent Israeli-Gaza clashes.

The UGEP is a pro-Palestinian group, particularly activist in Chile.

Palestinians in Chile are usually quite Westernized and Christian. I doubt that many of them fully realize how oppressive the Muslim world can be. This is more of an ethnic US vs THEM reaction.

More On CD Palestino’s Centennial

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More On CD Palestino’s Centennial


Posted on YouTube: August 21, 2020

More on the Centennial of the Palestino Soccer Club in Chile.
Some Israelis try to deny the existence of a Palestinian identity/nationality.

How do they explain that this club was started in 1920 by immigrants and the sons of immigrants to Chile?

I am actually in favor of Israel, but to deny the existence of a Palestinian people is not helpful. The reason the conflict is so vicious is precisely because a Palestinian people do exist.

NOTICE: The video is from from ARABTV in Chile.

THE PA CONGRATULATES CHILE’S PALESTINOS

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Source of image: CD Palestino – Facebook
August 20/21, 2020

Ramallah 20 August, 2020

Mr. Jorge Uauy
President of Sports Club Palestino

Dear Brother:

Felicitations to [Sports Club] Palestino upon 100 years from its foundation, the celebration of 100 years of historic sport, compromising an identity representing our people in the diaspora.

We are a singular people with teams that have the same name and flag.

My regards, though you, to all the family of Palestine, the Palestinian community of Chile, Latin America, and the rest of the world. We are very proud of your achievements at the national and international level. We hope that soon you will be able to play in Holy Jerusalem, the capital of the state of Palestine, and that you will continue to bring joy and pride to our people.

Mohammed Abbas
President of the State of Palestine

The opinions of the letter belong to President Abbas, and are not mine.

Whether or not you think that Palestinians are a real people or an “invented” one, they obviously consider themselves a nationality — and so do Palestinian-Chileans.

Mohammed Abbas, the dictator of the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah, sent a letter of congratulation to CD (Club Deportivo/Sports Club) Palestino on the occasion of their 100th anniversary.

CD Palestino has an international following, not only in Chile, but also in the Mideast. They are a phenomenom.

This is a big deal among Palestinians in Chile and Latin America, especially Chile.

PS: You can use the Settings (the gear) to get English translations.


Posted on YouTube: August 20, 2020

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