Be it Resolved, anti-Zionism is antisemitism

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Jun 25, 2024

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Natasha Hausdorff

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Douglas Murray

Award-winning journalist Douglas Murray and attorney Natasha Hausdorff debate whether anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism. They discuss the complexities of the relationship, the history of anti-Semitism, and the distinction between Zionism and political ideology. The podcast also explores personal reflections on Zionism, critiques of contemporary interpretations, and the accusation of genocide against Jews.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Debate on Anti-Zionism vs Anti-Semitism

01:33 • 14min

Supporting the motion that anti-Zionism is antisemitism

15:41 • 5min

Exploring Zionism, Genocide Rhetoric, and Personal Reflections

20:39 • 8min

Analysis of a Debate Outcome

28:36 • 2min

On this special edition of the Munk Debates podcast we are sharing the opening statements from the Munk Debate on anti-Zionism, which took place on June 17th in front of a sold out crowd of 3,000 people at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall.

The debate resolution was: Be it resolved, anti-Zionism is antisemitism

Arguing for the motion was award winning journalist, best-selling author, and former Munk Debater Douglas Murray. His debate partner was Natasha Hausdorff. She’s an attorney, international law expert, and legal director for the UK Lawyer for Israel Charitable Trust.

Opposing the resolution was Mehdi Hasan. Mehdi is a best-selling author, former MSNBC anchor, and the CEO and editor-in-chief of the new media company Zeteo. He was joined on stage by the award winning Israeli journalist and Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy.

As with all our live Munk Debates, the audience voted on this resolution prior to hearing the debate. Initially, 61% of attendees were in favour of the debate motion, and 39% were opposed.

We did another poll after the debate to find out how many people had changed their minds once they listened to arguments from both sides.

The full 90 minute debate is available exclusively to Munk Donors. Find out how to become a Munk Donor here.

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