Phyllis Bennis, an International Adviser at Jewish Voice for Peace, and Saba-Nur Cheema, a Political Scientist specializing in Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, tackle the controversial issue of whether criticisms of Israel equate to anti-Semitism. They discuss the impact of U.S. narratives surrounding recent violence, the complexities of anti-Semitism in political discourse, and the importance of distinguishing between valid criticisms of Zionism and genuine hatred. The conversation reveals how these dynamics shape perceptions in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
