programme say that of course Israel is an Apartheid society.
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism – anti-Semitic
to call Israel an Apartheid state. This
ethno-supremacist state is treated as a ‘liberal democracy’ according to the Home
Affairs Select Committee Report on Anti-Semitism which first recommended
adoption of a definition of anti-Semitism which conflates anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism.
‘23. It is clear that where
criticism of the Israeli Government is concerned, context is vital. Israel is
an ally of the UK Government and is generally regarded as a liberal democracy, in which the actions of the Government are openly debated
and critiqued by its citizens.
It goes on to say that:24.
• It is not antisemitic to hold the
Israeli Government to the same standards
as other
liberal democracies,
democracy then that is anti-Semitic.
gone viral.
society has gone viral on social media, raking in over 5,000 shares in the two
days since it was posted on the show’s Facebook page on Monday.
Harel” castigates Israelis for ignoring the occupation and claims that
Israel is an apartheid state.
one of Israel’s most controversial shows on mainstream television in recent
years. In one instance, the show was fined after Harel ridiculed Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu for exploiting his brother’s death for political gain.
was not renewed for another season due to poor ratings, even though the show
has gained a strong following on social media.
