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The Godless Spellchecker Podcast
Ep#196 - Israelophobia - Jake Wallis Simons
Dec 1, 2023
Author and journalist Jake Wallis Simons discusses his book 'Israelophobia' in a podcast. They explore the left's problem with Israel and reality, debunk the apartheid claim, and discuss the blend of far-left and radical Islamists in protests.
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- Israelophobia, a form of anti-Semitism directed towards Israel, has been fueled by a combination of Soviet propaganda and the rise of identity politics.
- The accusation of Israel being an apartheid state is a distortion of reality, as Israel is a multicultural society with Arab Israelis holding high-level positions and representing the national football team.
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The impact of Soviet propaganda and identity politics on modern Israelophobia
Israelophobia, a form of anti-Semitism directed towards Israel, has been fueled by a combination of Soviet propaganda and the rise of identity politics. The Soviet Union propagated lies about Israel being a white supremacist state, perpetrating genocide, and being a colonialist state. These false narratives have taken hold and are now widespread. Additionally, the racialized identity politics imported from America has led to an obsession with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and a skewed perception of power dynamics. Jews are often simultaneously seen as subhuman and superhuman, perceived as cunning conspirators who control global events. This unique form of racism makes it difficult for people to recognize their own anti-Semitic beliefs. The combination of propaganda, identity politics, and social media has fueled the rise of Israelophobia, especially among the younger generation.
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