Jewish safety and Palestinian freedom are linked. The more Israel entrenches occupation, the more isolated it becomes – and the more Jews worldwide become targets of misplaced rage. 11/
Jewish safety and Palestinian freedom are linked. The more Israel entrenches occupation, the more isolated it becomes – and the more Jews worldwide become targets of misplaced rage. 11/
If we want to keep Jews safe and achieve peace, we must defend the distinction between political argument and racial hatred. Labeling every opponent of Zionism an antisemite may win headlines now – but in the long run, it’s dangerous and self-defeating. 12/
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Most Jews identify with Zionism, the desire for Jews to have a country. Your position is the same as the ones Hamas shares.
Not necessarily a "country." I'm an anarchist. Zionism is something even more fundamental: it is the recognition and honoring of the Jewish people, which is exactly why "I'm an anti-Zionist, not an antisemite" is such a nonsensical statement.