Uncovering the Manipulative Strategy of Branding Critics

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Neoliberalism, corruption, and an aggressive American imperialism have marginalized the impulse and energy behind anti-Zionism. The portrayal of critics as new anti-Zionites emerged post 9-11, aiming to deflect criticism of Israeli policies in Gaza and the West Bank. Despite Western elites buying into this false narrative, the new generation rejects such attempts and stands in solidarity with Palestinians.

Is there a country in the world that attracts so much criticism as Israel? Studies consistently show Israel to be one of the most disliked nations in the world (along with Iran and North Korea). But how much of this is to do with genuine concern about Israel’s actions, and how much is actually a cover for the age-old hatred of the Jews? In this week's podcast Mehdi Hasan of The Intercept and the Israeli historian Ilan Pappe go head to head against Times columnist Melanie Phillips and Israeli former Member of the Knesset Einat Wilf.

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