My article on anti-Semitism and the left, first published in the International New York Times last month, has drawn some comment. Perhaps the most interesting come from those who take issue not with my points about anti-Semitism, but with my points about anti-Zionism: Many supporters of Israel today deem anti-Semitic any criticism of Zionism on the ground that it denies Jewish self-determination. That, too, is to confuse legitimate criticism of an ideology with illegitimate bigotry. Many respondents have argued that anti-Zionism […]

Categories: International, Justice & Liberties • Tags: anti-semitism, anti-zionism, israel, jonathan sacks, left, palestine, zionism