Fears of anti-Israel political violence on the left are real, and last night that threat became deadly. We urge all those in the pro-Palestine movement to take stock of this moment and recognize the danger of extreme rhetoric as it hits the ears of unhinged individuals.
There can be legitimate opposition to Israel's government and deep anguish over the suffering of innocents in Gaza – indeed, most in our community share these views – but nothing justifies targeted violence in the US, nor can such acts possibly further the Palestinian cause.
We condemn this attack without equivocation, and call on all Jewish and pro-Palestinian groups to do the same. Antisemitic and anti-Israel violence has no place in the United States.
Agreed. You should also insist that this be called anti-Israeli violence and not anti-semitism.