You addressed your questions to @Jingthing but I'm going to answer as well. No deal. I can't agree "any criticism of Israel is not anti-semitic." Some criticism of Israel can be antisemitic. Not ALL criticism of Israel is antisemitic, but SOME is. I definitely agree with the phrase in the IHRA definition you quoted: "Hostility toward or discrimination against JEWS as a religious, ethnic, or racial group.” I also agree with the sentence you quoted: "However, criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country cannot be regarded as antisemitic." But, and its a big you left out the preceding sentence which reads, "Manifestations might include the targeting of the state of Israel, conceived as a Jewish collectivity." It includes the following examples of antisemitism, among others: Accusing Jewish citizens of being more loyal to Israel, or to the alleged priorities of Jews worldwide, than to the interests of their own nations. Denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination, e.g., by claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor. Applying double standards by requiring of it a behavior not expected or demanded of any other democratic nation. Using the symbols and images associated with classic antisemitism (e.g., claims of Jews killing Jesus or blood libel) to characterize Israel or Israelis. Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis. Holding Jews collectively responsible for actions of the state of Israel. https://holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitism I strongly believe not all criticism of Israel is antisemitic, but some is. Millions of Jews inside and outside Israel criticize the government of Israel and its actions on a daily basis and they certainly aren't antisemitic. However, when the criticism is simply a modern mask for centuries-old anti-Jewish tropes involving secret conspiracies, hidden agendas and control of national governments, business, the media,etc., then it does become antisemitic.
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