| Accusations of being “anti-Semitic,” “anti-Jewish,” or “anti-Israel,” in relation to Israeli government foreign policy, is ridiculous. Real anti-Semitism is a problem throughout the world and should be tirelessly contested. But accusing someone of anti-Semitism because they don’t support Israeli government foreign policy is misguided. And terms like “anti-Israel” is plain ludicrous. Israel isn’t just one thing, just like Jews aren’t aptly described under one category. There are multiple levels of complexity that constitutes Israel, with different cultures, religious loyalties, ethnic groups, political devotions, etc., thereby making it irrational to use the term “anti-Israel” (and this generalizes to terms such as un-American, anti-American, etc.). I’ve heard people say, “Well, it’s understood that ‘anti-Israel’ is used to describe people who oppose Israeli policy.” So, does that mean an MK (Member of Knesset) who opposes a policy is “anti-Israel?” It just doesn’t make sense. |
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