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David Baddiel on Israel and Antisemitism
Oct 12, 2023
David Baddiel, writer and comedian, discusses the impact of the Israel-Gaza situation on British Jews. Pat McFadden talks about Labour's game plan for the next general election. Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson discuss covering Israel-Gaza war and their own disagreements. Topics include antisemitism, showing the Israeli flag, conference atmosphere, housing announcement, and building process.
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- David Baddiel emphasizes the need to separate discussions about anti-Semitism from discussions about Israel, while highlighting the rise of anti-Semitic abuse on social media and the increased anxiety among Jewish communities in the UK.
- Pat McFadden discusses the positive aspects of the Labour Party Conference, including substantial policy announcements and a sense of confidence in the party's ideas, while acknowledging the challenges of regaining trust from voters and the need for a combination of traditional and new campaign strategies.
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The Impact of the Israel-Gaza Situation on UK Jews
In this podcast episode, David Baddiel discusses the intersection of anti-Semitism and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. He emphasizes the need to separate discussions about anti-Semitism from discussions about Israel, as Jewish identity is not solely based on Israel. However, he acknowledges that recent extreme events have made it difficult for him to separate his emotions from discussions about Israel. Baddiel also highlights the rise of anti-Semitic abuse on social media and the increased anxiety among Jewish communities in the UK. He calls for support and understanding for the Jewish community, and emphasizes the importance of combating stereotypes and educating others about the Jewish experience.
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