Anti-Zionism

As the war in Gaza continues, Germany’s unstinting defence of Israel has unleashed a culture war that has just reached Australia

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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His work led him to being offered a stint at Germany’s prestigious Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology.

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  • His work led him to being offered a stint at Germany’s prestigious Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology.
  • This came less than two months after the Max Planck Foundation, with war in Gaza raging, had announced “additional funding for German-Israeli collaborations”.
  • What to me is a fair, intellectual critique of Israel, for them is “antisemitism according to the law in Germany”.

A political ideal

  • As he succinctly writes:
    I have a political ideal that I have always struggled for regarding Israel/Palestine.
  • It is the ideal of a multi-religious society made from
    Christians, Muslims and Jews living together on that land.
  • I have a political ideal that I have always struggled for regarding Israel/Palestine.
  • It is the ideal of a multi-religious society made from
    Christians, Muslims and Jews living together on that land.
  • His criticism of current Israeli policy, he insists, stems from the Netanyahu government’s determination to “work against such a goal”.

Self-imposed red lines

  • It is worth pointing out that it is not just happening in Germany.
  • Universities in the United States are under siege from students and community groups variously accusing them of both antisemitism and Islamophobia.
  • Largely, however, what’s happening in Germany is a result of some self-imposed red lines the German press, the German courts and the German parliament have imposed on public debate.
  • Rather, it is a result of Germany’s current belief that its genocidal, antisemitic Nazi past implies future unwavering support for Israel.
  • It might equally be said that Germany has a special responsibility to stridently oppose ethnic cleansing, war crimes and genocide wherever they occur.

Enough?

  • Sharp words from German government officials about the renewed Israeli campaign in Rafah suggest this might be possible.
  • The German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned recently “the people of Gaza cannot vanish into thin air”.


Matt Fitzpatrick receives funding from the Australian Research Council.

The Government of Canada Concludes National Summit on Antisemitism

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Racism, Antisemitism, New antisemitism, Orientalism, Race and society, Identity politics, Anti-Zionism, Left-wing antisemitism, Working Definition of Antisemitism, Ottawa Protocol

The Government of Canada is committed to taking immediate steps to combat antisemitism and all forms of racism and discrimination.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to taking immediate steps to combat antisemitism and all forms of racism and discrimination.
  • While the Government of Canada continues to stand against all forms of hate, systemic racism, and intolerance, we know that Canada is not immune to hate-motivated violence and antisemitism.
  • We are pleased that the Government of Canada has demonstrated leadership and has organized this National Summit on Antisemitism.
  • At the National Summit on Antisemitism, the Government of Canada announced support for two projects through the Anti-Racism Action Program that address antisemitism and hate.

AJC Condemns United Church of Christ (UCC) Resolution Slamming Israel

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Sunday, July 18, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) condemns the United Church of Christ (UCC) General Synod resolution entitled, "Declaration for a Just Peace Between Palestine and Israel," adopted today by a vote of 462 to 78.

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  • NEW YORK, July 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) condemns the United Church of Christ (UCC) General Synod resolution entitled, "Declaration for a Just Peace Between Palestine and Israel," adopted today by a vote of 462 to 78.
  • The measure demonizes Israel, fails to offer a credible path to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and undermines advances in Christian-Jewish relations.
  • The resolution ignores inconvenient truths in the history and context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; innumerable peace proposals and initiatives rejected by Palestinians with violence; and ongoing security threats to Israel.
  • The resolution dangerously describes the "oppression of the Palestinian people" and an unqualified "Israel's occupation of Palestine" as theologically motivated.

BREAKING NEWS: CAIR & PCJF Win 'Major Victory' in Federal Lawsuit Against Georgia's Anti-Israel Boycott Law; Court Rules Anti-BDS Law Violates the First Amendment

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Boycotts of Israel, Anti-Zionism, Foreign relations of Israel, Anti-BDS laws, Case law, Articles, Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, Law, First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Boycott, Law for Prevention of Damage to State of Israel through Boycott

Martin is a well-known advocate of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, which the court ruled is protected by the First Amendment.

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  • Martin is a well-known advocate of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, which the court ruled is protected by the First Amendment.
  • READ THE COURT'S DECISION HERE:
    In his 29-page decision, Judge Cohen identified extensive constitutional problems with Georgia's anti-BDS law.
  • He held that the anti-BDS law "prohibits inherently expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment," which "burdens Martin's right to free speech."
  • The court relied heavily onNAACP v. Claiborne,the Supreme Court's landmark decision protecting the right to boycott.

Entertainment Leaders Call on Celebrities and Influencers to Stop Spreading Misinformation about Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Racism, Antisemitism, Orientalism, Prejudices, Anti-Zionism, Protests in Egypt

We call on the leaders of all parties to end the violence, urge calm, and work toward de-escalation.

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  • We call on the leaders of all parties to end the violence, urge calm, and work toward de-escalation.
  • "This distorted version of reality is being spread online and then amplified by influencers, which only fans the flames of hatred and has real life consequences.
  • "\nCreative Community for Peaceaims to promote the arts as a means for peace while fighting antisemitism in the entertainment industry and on prominent media platforms.
  • To learn more about their cause, visit www.creativecommunityforpeace.com.\nWe are deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

Entertainment Leaders Call on Celebrities and Influencers to Stop Spreading Misinformation about Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Racism, Antisemitism, Orientalism, Prejudices, Anti-Zionism, Protests in Egypt

We call on the leaders of all parties to end the violence, urge calm, and work toward de-escalation.

Key Points: 
  • We call on the leaders of all parties to end the violence, urge calm, and work toward de-escalation.
  • "This distorted version of reality is being spread online and then amplified by influencers, which only fans the flames of hatred and has real life consequences.
  • "\nCreative Community for Peaceaims to promote the arts as a means for peace while fighting antisemitism in the entertainment industry and on prominent media platforms.
  • To learn more about their cause, visit www.creativecommunityforpeace.com.\nWe are deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Israel Independence Day

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'OTTAWA, ON, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom Ha\'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day:\n"Today we join Israelis, Jewish communities, and others in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.\n"For over 70 years, Canada and Israel have been close friends, steadfast allies, and partners in many international organizations.

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  • b'OTTAWA, ON, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom Ha\'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day:\n"Today we join Israelis, Jewish communities, and others in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.\n"For over 70 years, Canada and Israel have been close friends, steadfast allies, and partners in many international organizations.
  • Our personal ties and common values unite us, including our commitment to freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.\n"Canada is proud to stand with Israel.
  • We will continue to oppose efforts to isolate Israel internationally and to condemn BDS and any movement that attacks our Israeli friends, Jewish Canadians, and the values we share.
  • "\n'

Expert Speakers to Discuss Israel, its U.S. Lobby and Apartheid April 17 & 24

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Monday, April 12, 2021
International relations, Israel–United States relations, Foreign relations of the United States, Israel and the apartheid analogy, B'Tselem, Global politics, Anti-Zionism, Richard A. Falk, Criticism of the Israeli government, Israel lobby in the United States

b"WASHINGTON, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Expertswill speak and take questions at the only annual national conference challenging the Israel lobby's repressive agenda while proposing better alternatives for America.\nIsraelApartheidCon is solely sponsored by the American Educational Trust, publisher of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, and the Institute for Research: Middle Eastern Policy ( IRmep ).\nCelebrated Palestinian author Susan Abulhawa reveals how U.S. taxpayers and readers are beginning to understand that their tax dollars are supporting ethnic cleansing and apartheid.\nPalestinian writer and analyst Sumaya Awad warns of the danger of Facebook's effort to suppress criticisms of Zionism by deeming it equivalent to hate speech or anti-Semitism, and her successful campaign against censorship.\nRev.

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  • b"WASHINGTON, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Expertswill speak and take questions at the only annual national conference challenging the Israel lobby's repressive agenda while proposing better alternatives for America.\nIsraelApartheidCon is solely sponsored by the American Educational Trust, publisher of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, and the Institute for Research: Middle Eastern Policy ( IRmep ).\nCelebrated Palestinian author Susan Abulhawa reveals how U.S. taxpayers and readers are beginning to understand that their tax dollars are supporting ethnic cleansing and apartheid.\nPalestinian writer and analyst Sumaya Awad warns of the danger of Facebook's effort to suppress criticisms of Zionism by deeming it equivalent to hate speech or anti-Semitism, and her successful campaign against censorship.\nRev.
  • Alex Awad describes how Palestinian evangelicals are successfully working to stop the spread of Christian Zionist biblical misinterpretations in many U.S. churches.\nCongressman Brian Baird (1999-2011) describes how Israel and its U.S. lobby assert authority over Congress, Israel's use of U.S. weapons and equipment in Gazaincluding the 2003 killing of his constituent Rachel Corrieand proposes critical actions voters can take to help elect leaders who will approach these issues in an open-minded way.\nSouth African professor John Dugardprovides insight into the international community's disparity in its treatment of South Africa and Israel for applying substantially similar policies, and the prospects and best approaches for ending Israeli apartheid.\nRichard Falk,former U.N. Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Occupied Palestine (2008-2014), will comment on B'Tselem's apartheid report and Israel's 2018 Basic Law that gives preferential status to Jews.\nZaha Hassan, a human rights lawyer and visiting fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, outlines how the Biden administration can break the Middle East peace impasse by adopting a rights-basedrather than an Israel and its lobby basedapproach as the center of its strategy.\nHistorian and author Walter Hixsonexplains why until the monolithic Israel lobby is neutralized, there will never be peace in the Middle East, drawing on insights from his new book, Architects of Repression .\nRadio host and Antiwar.com editorial director Scott Hortondetails how Israel and its U.S. lobby were key proponents of the disastrous 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and today are virtually alone in supporting a U.S. war on Iran,drawing on research from his new book, Enough Already .\nProfessor Robin D.G.
  • Kelley will discuss the current state of resisting Israel and its lobby's efforts on campus, the parallels between South Africa and the movement toward Palestinian liberation, and how the Black Lives Matter and the Palestinian grassroots movements work together.\nTom Surez, author of the 2016 book S tate of Terror: How Terrorism Created Modern Israel ,will discuss the recently issued Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism (JDA).\nUN correspondent Ian Williamsprovides a brief history of both Republican and Democratic administrations' sycophantic relations with Israel and how this relationship affects U.S. policies toward the UN and international law.\nInvestigative journalist Asa Winstanley explores the similarities and differences between Labour Friends of Israel in the U.K. and the Democratic Majority for Israel in the U.S., the purpose they serve, and the recent sabotage and purge of major progressive leaders like Jeremy Corbyn who have spoken out in support of Palestinian human rights.\n"

Conference on the Israel Lobby and Apartheid April 17 & 24, 2021

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Monday, March 22, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A major Israeli human rights organization has declared apartheid is rampant both inside Israel and in the territories Israel occupies.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A major Israeli human rights organization has declared apartheid is rampant both inside Israel and in the territories Israel occupies.
  • The web-based conference " End US Support for Israeli Apartheid ?"
  • Join us online to hear expert speakers discuss how Americans can push back against costly and harmful Israel lobby programs and corruption.
  • IsraelApartheidCon does not replace or substitute the rescheduled conference " Transcending the Israel Lobby at Home & Abroad " to be held at the National Press Club on March 2 and 3, 2022.

AJC, FBI Meet to Discuss Efforts to Combat Antisemitism in the U.S.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Racism, Antisemitism, Orientalism, Prejudices, New antisemitism, Anti-Zionism

"Education is essential, to clarify what constitutes antisemitism, the various sources of this hatred, and what effective tools are available for law enforcement to fight antisemitism."

Key Points: 
  • "Education is essential, to clarify what constitutes antisemitism, the various sources of this hatred, and what effective tools are available for law enforcement to fight antisemitism."
  • Alan Ronkin, Director of AJC's Washington, DC Region, and Avi Mayer, AJC's Managing Director of Global Communications, also addressed the FBI officials.
  • In the first-ever survey of the general U.S. population on antisemitism, AJC found a stunning lack of awareness of antisemitism.
  • The AJC experts complimented the FBI for its annual Hate Crimes Statistics report, which provides vital data on antisemitism.