Across Europe, protests and political narratives blur the distinction between valid criticism of Israeli war tactics and outright bigotry
France
France has seen a similar spike in bigotry, with hundreds of antisemitic incidents reported in the past year alone Jewish schools and synagogues have been targeted, further alienating Jewish citizens
Spain
Meanwhile, in Spain, prominent left-wing politicians like Ernest Urtasun have, 1. framed Israel as the aggressor 2. failed to condemn Hamas’ war crimes 3. and Hamas’ use of human shields and hostage-taking
Selective outrage as seen in Spain, underscores a troubling trend in Western Europe, where anti-Israel activism often spills over into antisemitism
Australia
Australia too -- among others, 1. Fire bombing of Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea 2. Multiple properties at Woollahra, sprayed with anti-Israel slogans and a car was set on fire 3. never ending pro-Palestinian - destructive, disruptive, malicious, violent anti-Israel protests particularly in Melbourne and Sydney 4. there have also been some peaceful protests, decrying antisemitic attacks "Enough is Enough"
