Antisemitism Reported on Both Political Sides in U.S. Discourse
Washington Monthly published an opinion piece stating that antisemitic rhetoric has increased in mainstream American discussion. The article distinguishes between criticism of Israeli government policy and conspiratorial claims about Zionism.
Washington MonthlyU.S. public discourse. The article states that criticism of Israel and its government remains acceptable, including responses to the October 7, 2023 attacks.
It notes that many Israeli citizens also criticize their government. The piece claims that some protests have moved beyond policy debate. " It states that 90 percent of American Jews believe Israel has a right to exist.
The article references a 2017 interview with Lonnie Natasir, then Midwest Director of the Anti-Defamation League. Natasir stated that antisemitism serves as a bellwether for other forms of prejudice. The piece concludes that harassment directed at patrons of Israeli restaurants rather than government offices indicates the nature of current antisemitic activity.
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