culiNov 2, 2023
DJM (freelance for hire)

“We are Jewish writers, artists, and activists who wish to disavow the widespread narrative that any criticism of Israel is inherently antisemitic.”

A Dangerous Conflation
An open letter
https://www.nplusonemag.com/online-only/online-only/a-dangerous-conflation/

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A Dangerous Conflation

We reject antisemitism in all its forms, including when it masquerades as criticism of Zionism or Israel’s policies. We also recognize that, as journalist Peter Beinart wrote in 2019, “Anti-Zionism is not inherently antisemitic—and claiming it is uses Jewish suffering to erase Palestinian experience.” 

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Nov 2, 2023 at 9:27pmWeb
Show threadLewisNov 3, 2023
@cybeardjm This accusation caused Britain to have a fascist right wing tory party for the last years.
It has resulted in the massive rundown of the NHS and many, many deaths.
Some of the main targets were Jewish people who disagree with Israel.
The current UK Labour leader, Starmer, employs a mossad agent to seek out these people.
It's grotesque. Thanks for your stance.
Show threadAutisticMumTo3Nov 3, 2023
@cybeardjm
Its a conflation Israel appears to encourage but I have come across a number of Jews who criticise Israel in recent years.
Show threadJ.Nov 3, 2023
@cybeardjm Nobody ever said that critisism of Israel is inherently antisemtic. But imagine attending the funeral of a friend with the priest lecturing about all of her sins and shortcomings. Time and context matter.
Show threadJohn PellNov 5, 2023

@cybeardjm @rushraptor I do occasionally see criticism of the Israeli government, but mostly I see “those jews are at it again” but with “Israel” so that it doesn’t sound antisemitic. Of course criticism of Israeli government isn’t inherently antisemitic. Obviously. The problem is that mostly the “criticism” is just antisemitism dressed up as criticism of Israel.

Criticizing the Israeli government over a war that doesn’t have to exist is not antisemitic. Criticizing Israel because it’s full of Jews is…antisemitic.