The Intersection of Anti-Zionism and Anti-Semitism

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The chapter explores the intertwined nature of anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, detailing instances of anti-Semitic rhetoric within criticisms of Israel. It distinguishes between legitimate critique of Israel's policies and the delegitimization of Israel through anti-Zionism. The speaker highlights the rise in anti-Semitic attacks and challenges the notion that supporting anti-Zionism does not equate to endorsing anti-Semitism.

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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