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What is antisemitism?

(207 Posts)
M0nica Mon 13-Nov-23 10:53:49

It is like hating all Scots, wherever they are, because you object to actions taken by the Scottissh government.

Concentrate of criticising the government and leave the diaspora alone.

Smileless2012 Mon 13-Nov-23 10:47:01

That's true maddyone but criticising the Israeli government is not antisemitic.

maddyone Mon 13-Nov-23 10:31:50

Anti semitism is hatred of Jews. It’s a form of racism. It’s been going on for many, many years, long before the state of Israel even existed.

Whitewavemark2 Mon 13-Nov-23 10:00:19

You can’t equate a government with the largest religion in any country.

Quokka Mon 13-Nov-23 09:51:04

I agree. Did you hear Gerald Hoffman’s brave speech in the Commons?

So why are those speaking out against this latest outrage being called antisemitic? Because they are being thus labelled.

hollysteers Mon 13-Nov-23 09:10:36

No, many Jews themselves are critical of Israel’s draconian policies.

Quokka Mon 13-Nov-23 09:07:22

Is it antisemitic to criticise Israel?