Member-only story

Being anti-Netanyahu is not anti-Semitism.

Despite the rhetoric and opinions critical of the Israeli attacks on the non-Jewish occupants of the Gaza Strip, this is not antisemitism.

Libby Winkler
3 min readApr 29, 2024
Photo by Omar Elsharawy on Unsplash

Being anti-Netanyahu is not anti-Semitism.

In recent years, discussions surrounding Israel, its policies, and its leadership have become increasingly charged.

Criticism of Israeli government actions, particularly those led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, often finds itself at the center of heated debates. Unfortunately, amidst these discussions, legitimate concerns about human rights violations and international law can become obscured by accusations of antisemitism.

It’s crucial to understand that being critical of Netanyahu or Israeli policies is not synonymous with being anti-Semitic.

What is anti-Semitism?

Antisemitism, historically rooted in bigotry and discrimination against Jewish people, encompasses various forms of hatred and prejudice.

These can range from overt acts of violence and discrimination to subtle biases ingrained in societal structures. Antisemitism has a long and troubling history, culminating in horrific events like the…

--

--

Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

Responses (4)