Far Right Exploiting Gaza War to Spread Antisemitism and Islamophobia / Shane Burley
Nov 7, 2023
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Shane Burley, writer for Waging Nonviolence, talks about white nationalists exploiting the Gaza crisis to spread antisemitism and Islamophobia. The podcast also touches on hangover cures, the impact of Antifa on the Palestinian solidarity movement, and lighthearted conversations on random topics.
The far right exploits the conflict in Gaza to promote their anti-Semitic and Islamophobic narratives.
The media's mislabeling of criticism of Israel as anti-Semitic contributes to the confusion around anti-Semitism.
Hunter-gatherer societies did not strictly adhere to gender-defined roles, challenging persistent myths.
Deep dives
Far right attempts to manipulate the crisis in Gaza
The far right, including white nationalists, are attempting to exploit the conflict in Gaza to further their own racial narratives and recruit more followers. They use the events in Gaza to push their anti-Semitic and Islamophobic narratives. Their goal is to fold the war in Gaza into their hate-filled ideology and manipulate the situation to their advantage.
The far right's rhetoric on Israel
The far right portrays itself as supportive of Israel but their support is not driven by genuine concern for Palestinians or Israeli lives. Instead, they see Israel as an extension of the Jewish conspiracy theory, using it as a focal point to attack Jews and promote their supremacist ideas.
The far right's appropriation of the Palestinian struggle
The far right has a long history of co-opting and appropriating the struggles of marginalized groups, including the Palestinian cause. By doing so, they aim to undermine the genuine solidarity between Palestinians and Israelis and redirect the anger towards Jews and their perceived influence.
The confusion around anti-Semitism and the media's role
The media plays a role in perpetuating confusion around anti-Semitism, often mislabeling legitimate criticism of Israel as anti-Semitic or failing to distinguish between criticism of Israeli policies and hatred towards Jews. This not only muddles the understanding of anti-Semitism but also makes it harder to address real instances of anti-Semitism when they surface.
Persistent Myths About Gender Roles in History
Gender roles in history have been perpetuated by persistent myths, limiting our understanding of societal structures today. Despite numerous studies debunking these myths since the 1960s, the idea that hunter-gatherer societies strictly adhered to gender-defined roles continues to persist.
Examining the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict intensifies, there is a need to reevaluate the representation and coverage of this issue. The misrepresentation and distortion of the conflict throughout history have resulted in a lack of understanding and perpetuated biases. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved and a commitment to challenging preconceived notions.
Shane Burley on his writing at Waging Nonviolence on white nationalists manipulating the Gaza crisis. Plus 'Rotten History.'
Check out Shane's article, "How the far right is trying to manipulate the crisis in Gaza": https://wagingnonviolence.org/2023/11/far-right-try-manipulate-gaza-crisis/
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