Rising Antisemitism Linked to Anti-Zionist Sentiments Spurred by Israel-Hamas War
In a recent article by The Media Line, Israeli author Gol Kalev highlights the increasingly intertwined nature of antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the Israeli counteroffensive in Gaza, there has been a noticeable rise in antisemitic incidents, often linked to anti-Zionist sentiments. Kalev, in his book Judaism 3.0, argues that as Judaism evolved to center around Zionism, antisemitism has shifted its focus toward anti-Zionism. This stance is supported by the fact that 60% to 80% of antisemitic incidents in the US are now anti-Zionist in nature.
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Kalev contends that anti-Zionism is more dangerous than traditional forms of antisemitism because it contains a mechanism for the destruction of Judaism, unlike traditional antisemitism. The recent increase in violent antisemitic hate crimes in the US and UK underscores this threat. Kalev suggests that the remedy lies in establishing Zionism as the anchor of Judaism, thereby equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism.
This topic was also discussed in a panel with Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum and Herzl Center Chairman Uri Zaki. They emphasized the challenge of addressing antisemitism and anti-Zionism, particularly in progressive circles where anti-Zionism has gained traction. To learn more about these perspectives and the broader implications for Jewish communities, readers are invited to view the full article on The Media Line’s website.
