İsrael and Palestine

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There is no room for manipulation and lies in chess. This game teaches us honesty and justice. Chess players are obliged to maintain honesty not only behind the chess board, but also in their statements. Chess unites people from all over the world, regardless of cultural, religious and political differences, this game has become a symbol of peace and diplomacy, even during the Cold War, chess players were mediators and symbols of peace.

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Today is "Shabbat" day in Israel. On the Sabbat, Jews rest all day, read the "Torah", go to the "Synagogue" and pray. Shabbat is an opportunity to think about what you have done during the week, to get closer to God, and to become a better person. On that day, you cannot cook, drive, look at the phone, or work. The Palestinians took advantage of this opportunity and attacked the settlements near the city of "Gaza" in the morning and injured civilians.

Do you think this is "Islam"? Do you think this is what is written in the "Kuran"? Do you think this is "Jihad" for God? Or is it "Jihad" done to exalt themselves as God?

Of course not. This is not the "***Islam***" religion I was taught. This is not the "***Kuran***" that I read. In general, the religion promoted by countries such as Afghanistan, Palestine, and Iran is a modified form of ***"Islam"***. Even now, they call the terrorist operation carried out under the religion of "Islam" "***Jihad for the sake of God***". We must be honest. There is nothing written in the "Kuran" that it is necessary to kill women, old people, and children in "Jihad for the sake of God". This is the blood of innocent people!

The best thing is, let's not be silent, friends! Let's tell the truth to the world! This is the real "Khojali" tragedy!

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Let's be honest. The integrity of strong chess players is not only an ethical standard, but also a key to the respect and trust of the chess community and society as a whole. Every false statement undermines the credibility of a chess player and damages the reputation of the entire chess world. We must not forget that strong chess players are responsible for their words and actions and must adhere to high standards of integrity.

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- Today I founded the Jewish state in Basel. But if I say it out loud, the whole world laughs at me. But in 5 years or 50 years later, everyone will know this!

1947 ~Theodor Herzl

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