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This is a clear example of not only taking a quote out of context but distorting it to make it sound the opposite of what was the clear meaning. Such methodology of taking alleged quotes from Zionist leaders through history, where some may be real, some may be fabricated and some totally ripped out of all context has been highlighted by Anthony Julius. He states that “Incriminatory quotations are a staple of anti-Zionism”

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Faraj said that Barkan, which has maintained its economic standing despite its placement on Gush Shalom's list for 14 years, has no immediate plans to shut down its Golan Heights wineries.

Everybody in Britain can see what a nasty unpleasant type of people the Jewish people are in England … if you’re living in England and you behave like this, you’re parasites. You should take the part of English people. English people are basically Christian … and you should be abiding to the type of life we live in England…. I’m doing the talking, not you: You cannot discuss with Jewish people … that is your philosophy…You should be part of Britain, it’s a culture Israeli or Jewish people do not understand. You’re not part of my country, and I’m British…. You’re Jewish and you’re prey to the Israeli Zionists

As far as I can tell, my real crime apparently is being a "Zionist," which I can only understand as being guilty of being a Jew who defended himself and who favors the existence of a Jewish and democratic state. In Germany, I had the feeling that I was being judged by those arrogant anti-Semites not on the basis of what I have done or am doing, but for what I am.

Under the rubric of antizionism, the blogger at “zionists out of the peace movement” (http://zionistsout.blogspot.com/) tells us that “While [American Jews] may not be full blown Zionists themselves, they give prime consideration not to questions of right or wrong but to the well-being of Jews.” The blogger tells us that it is not just the zionist Jews who are wicked and cruel, but also the anti-zionist ones. I suggested the blogger therefore correct the title of his/her site to “Jews Out…” rather than “Zionists Out,” but there’s a clear purpose and market for PC antisemitism.

But Atzmon’s piece was characteristic of his project, in that he conflated Jews and Zionists and called for de-Zionisation. It refreshed many antisemitic tropes which have historically attached to Jews – the conspiracy, the manipulation of power, the social damage – and attached them to Zionists. So his flirtations with Holocaust denial are a relevant part of a bigger problem: the piece Rupert Read linked to was clearly part of an anti-Jewish campaign. Yet he still thought it an “interesting” and worthwhile read. Why?

personally remain unconvinced of the effect a boycott can have. I think it probably is a good idea, and is particularly useful for goods produced in the occupied territories, but the point with South Africa is that this was a popular campaign. In the case of Israel we still have a battle of minds to win before we can even begin to think of anti-Zionism as popular,

I personally remain unconvinced of the effect a boycott can have. I think it probably is a good idea, and is particularly useful for goods produced in the occupied territories, but the point with South Africa is that this was a popular campaign. In the case of Israel we still have a battle of minds to win before we can even begin to think of anti-Zionism as popular