The Conflation Problem: Why Anti-Zionism And Anti-Semitism Are Not The Same
With antisemitism on the rise and Israeli-Palestinian relations at an historic low, a question persists: is anti-Zionism a form of antisemitism?
The stakes have increased within the Jewish community, with over 850 American rabbis and cantors signing a letter opposing New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani due to his opposition to Zionism.
Anti-Zionism “encourage[s] and exacerbate[s] hostility toward Judaism and Jews.”
The distinction matters because if anti-Zionism is equated with antisemitism, those protesting or opposing Israel's governing ideology could face public criticism and disgrace.
Author's summary: Anti-Zionism and antisemitism are distinct concepts.
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