Commenters affirm distinction between criticizing Israel's government and antisemitism
2 Sep 25 7:06 PM · 5d ago · 169 comments · 1 source · development 2 of 2
Over 270 responses to Reich's post emerged, with the dominant theme being agreement that criticism of Netanyahu and Israel's government is distinct from antisemitism. Multiple commenters, many identifying as Jewish, emphasized this distinction and called Netanyahu a war criminal.
“I've never understood some people's inability to distinguish between being Jewish and being the corrupt govt of the State of Israel.”
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Robert Reich Former Labor Secretary, political commentator
Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Zohran Mamdani makes Jews in New York City feel "unsafe. Here I am, a Jew in New York City, standing just a few meters away from a massive anti-Netanyahu demonstration, and I feel completely safe Benjamin Netanyahu is a liar. And a war criminal
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Thanks for speaking out! And all your work.
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The idea that some people cannot distinguish between a country and its government is ridiculous. The USA is a great if flawed nation. And … Trump should be imprisoned for the rest of his life and fined all the money. You don’t need an IQ over 50 to grasp both assertions.
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Indeed. I’ve never understood some people‘s inability to distinguish between being Jewish and being the corrupt govt of the State of Israel.
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Criticizing the government of Israel and BiBi Netanyahu is not the same as criticizing the entire Jewish faith and population. Do some people use that as an excuse for antisemitism? absolutely. But not everyone.
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Some of the best and most vigorous critics of Israel, and most severely persecuted, are Jewish people ❤️✊
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He should have been arrested the minute he hit NY
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Jew here. Netanyahu is a criminal. He's every bit as evil as Hitler, Mao, Kim, Stalin, etc. May they all rot in hell.
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No more military aid to Israel--or to Saudi Arabia. Ukraine needs it.
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You know what is anti-Semitic? Telling me, a Jew, that I have to support Netanyahu’s genocide or somehow I’m not Jewish enough.
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Gaza to become a tax-free ‘billionaire haven’ according to Jared Kushner and Zionist billionaires. We knew this was coming. This was pre-planed by trump to own Gaza. The genocide continues.
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All we have to do is close Site 512, and Israel will freak out. Heck, all we would have to do is just threaten we're shutting it down, and the Knesset will bundle Bibi in plastic wrap and ship him to the Hague. That radar can see a softball tossed from the roof of the Old Baharestan Palace.
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I am a Jew and I feel safe - but Netanyahu makes it unsafe for everyone!!
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100% - thank you!!! I am so sick of the people who keep equating anti-genocide with antisemitism — fire Segal & bring in someone who understands that all racism is bad #Auspol
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The United States of Israel is aiding in and complicit with genocide Nikki Haley signing bombs to murder children
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☝️☝️☝️ #NoBrainer #Netanyahu #WarCriminal #Genocide #Gaza @journeyled.bsky.social @0wned.bsky.social @bluewavers.bsky.social @cp-leveke.bsky.social @thebohemianstar.bsky.social @doll.dollsky.social @donnadeka.bsky.social @jen-notjenny.bsky.social @damourin.bsky.social @nurse-chapel.bsky.social
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For the thinking impaired… Hamas was founded in 1987 after nearly 40 years of Israeli barbarism of murdering Palestinian civilians while stealing their lands and livelihoods. Hamas wants Israel out of Gaza exactly like the Polish resistance wanted Nazis expelled from Poland. Hope this helps.
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Israel is a country founded in 1948. Zionism is a political movement started in 1882. Judaism is a religion that has been around for a few thousands of years.
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Israeli occupation military did killed her family and stole her hand and legs..
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Yes. And for those who missed Nazi Netanyahu’s inspiring speech yesterday at the UN GA, here’s my unauthorized but succinct and accurate summary: Bibi: “Ignorance is strength! Freedom is slavery! War is peace! Genocide is rescue!” That’s it. Have a nice evening.
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As someone born Jewish, I have no intention of associating myself with or defending Netanyahu. What he and his ilk are doing is a serious crime against humanity.
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Everyone needs to see this and find that picture
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I've had many people on here equate the two in defense of Israel. "You want to me blame all Jews for Israel's actions?! Sure you want to go there?"
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Trump threatened genocide in Iran - in front of the whole world at the UN
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