A broad and controversial definition of antisemitism risks compromising academic freedom and putting Jewish students at danger. Originally posted in 2005, the definition remained vague, describing antisemitism as perceptions of Jews and including examples that often conflated hostility toward Jews with critiques of Israel. Despite criticism from scholars for its ambiguity, this definition was endorsed by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in 2016 and adopted by over forty governments, highlighting its political traction and implications for antisemitism discourse.
The definition of antisemitism described vague perceptions of Jews and blurred the line between hostility toward Jews and criticism of Israel, with various political implications.
Since its introduction, the definition has faced critique from scholars for its lack of precision, yet over forty governments have adopted it despite its flaws.
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