The Definition of Zionism and Anti-Semitism

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Zionism is the self-determination of the Jewish people in Israel, while anti-Semitism is a delusional hatred towards Jews. Anti-Semitism uniquely accuses Jews based on lies, holds them to extreme standards, and portrays them as a global malign force. Anti-Zionism possesses the same characteristics, demonizing and delegitimizing Israel for its destruction. Criticism of Israel's policies is acceptable, but anti-Zionism goes beyond, spreading false claims like Israel being an apartheid state and engaging in ethnic cleansing, which do not align with the facts.

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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