Nicolas Anelka has been accused of a Nazi salute, although he defends his actions. This is reported on the BBC website. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25537686
This salute has been popularised amongst a section of Muslims by the French comedian Dieudonne M'bala. The French government minister, Valerie Fourneyro, however is trying to ban use of this symbolic act because of its anti-Semitic overtones. Although in response it is claimed to be anti-Zionist, not anti-Semitic. Fourneyron however wrote : "Anelka's gesture is a shocking provocation, disgusting. There's no place for anti-Semitism on the football field."
For those of us who wish to challenge Zionism in a rational manner, this sort of salute does not help at all and is objectionable. It does nothing for the Middle East peace process, and nothing for the Palestinian cause. It is deliberately offensive, and any justification is mere window dressing.
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