Comparing Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionism

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The chapter draws parallels between the historical scapegoating of Jews and the modern criticism of Zionism, illustrating the similarities in creating collective designations for specific groups. It questions the notion of noble anti-Zionism and explores how these ideologies can lead to dangerous consequences for Jews.

Is there a country in the world that attracts so much criticism as Israel? Studies consistently show Israel to be one of the most disliked nations in the world (along with Iran and North Korea). But how much of this is to do with genuine concern about Israel’s actions, and how much is actually a cover for the age-old hatred of the Jews? In this week's podcast Mehdi Hasan of The Intercept and the Israeli historian Ilan Pappe go head to head against Times columnist Melanie Phillips and Israeli former Member of the Knesset Einat Wilf.

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