This position holds that anti-Zionism is acceptable while anti-Semitism is not. It argues anti-Semitism is bigotry against Jewish people, whereas anti-Zionism is a political stance on Israeli policy—rooted in international law and held by many Jews themselves.
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- Anti-Zionist arguments are rooted in international lawArguments against anti-Zionism are rooted in international law and human rights. Anti-Semitic arguments are rooted in bigotry and hate.
- Many Jews do not support ZionismThere are plenty of Jews in the Jewish community that are anti-Zionists. Surely they cannot be accused of being anti-Semitic?
- One is anti-Jewish, one is anti-Israeli policyAnti-Semitism is anti-Jewish bigotry and unacceptable. But anti-Zionism is simply being against Israeli policy and a legitimate political belief.