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Making Sense with Sam Harris

#373 — Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism

Jul 2, 2024
Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, discusses the alarming rise of antisemitism globally. She addresses the bias against Israel at the UN and critiques the perception of Israel as an apartheid state. The conversation highlights the complexities of anti-Zionism as a new form of Jew hatred and challenges the moral equivalence drawn between Hamas's actions and Israel's self-defense. Cotler-Wunsh calls for a deeper understanding of historical antisemitism to effectively counter its current manifestations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Anti-Zionism is a modern form of antisemitism denying Israel's existence.
  • Misusing terms like apartheid and genocide distorts historical realities.

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The Mutation of Antisemitism: From Traditional to Modern Strains

Antisemitism has evolved over centuries, continually mutating to align with prevailing social constructs. The modern strain, exemplified by anti-Zionism, denies Israel's right to exist. This mutation intersects extreme ideologies, perpetuating hatred against Jews and Israel. The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition serves as a benchmark to combat this form of antisemitism.

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