The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a record high of antisemitic incidents in the U.S. in 2024, with over half tied to Israel, particularly protests against Israeli policies following the Gaza conflict. This surge highlights a contentious debate among American Jews about the line between criticism of Israel and antisemitism. Divergent views arise amid political pressures, as some leaders warn against the exploitation of antisemitism fears to target dissent. The ADL aims to distinguish legitimate criticism from antisemitism, although the boundaries remain complex, particularly regarding Zionism.
"The fears of antisemitism are legitimate and real - and we don't want to see those real fears exploited to undermine democracy," said Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs.
The ADL said in its new report that it is 'careful to not conflate general criticism of Israel or anti-Israel activism with antisemitism.' But there are gray areas.
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