George Soros says Jews and Israel cause anti-Semitism

George Soros is a familiar name in the corporate world. He is also a Jew. Last week he spoke to the Jewish Funders' Network and caused a stir among his audience. Referring to rising anti-Semitism, he blamed not the usual suspects, but suggested Bush, Sharon, Israel and Jews themselves contribute to this surge.

He said, "There is a resurgence of anti-Semitism in Europe. The policies of the Bush administration and the Sharon administration contribute to that. It´s not specifically anti-Semitism, but it does manifest itself in anti-Semitism as well. I´m critical of those policies."

He shocked his Jewish audience by saying, "If we change that direction, then anti-Semitism also will diminish. I can´t see how one could confront it directly."

Here is a report on George Soros' speech as reported in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, JTA.