The Israeli government’s military campaign in Gaza has not only drawn widespread condemnation for its devastating humanitarian toll but has also placed Jewish communities worldwide in an untenable position. By persistently equating criticism of Israel with antisemitism, the state and its staunch supporters have created a dangerous dynamic in which legitimate political opposition is silenced while genuine anti-Jewish bigotry is cynically instrumentalized. This conflation does not serve Jewish safety—it endangers it.
One of the most disturbing consequences is the growing hostility faced by Jewish individuals abroad, regardless of their actual stance on Israel. Those who remain silent risk being lumped together with the Israeli state’s actions, while those who vocally defend its policies further reinforce the perception that Jewish identity and Zionism are inseparable. This false linkage plays directly into the hands of both the Israeli government and actual antisemites, who thrive on the narrative that Jews everywhere bear responsibility for Israel’s conduct.
Yet this crisis also presents an opportunity—and an urgent imperative—for Jews in the diaspora to challenge this damaging conflation. While many have long criticized Israel’s policies, the current moment demands broader, louder dissent. Staying silent is no longer neutral; it enables the assumption that Jewish communities universally endorse or excuse Israel’s actions. Organized Jewish opposition to the war, occupation, and apartheid policies would not only help reclaim the distinction between Judaism and Zionism but also weaken the weaponization of antisemitism as a shield for state violence.
The reality is that Israel’s conduct is not just a threat to Palestinians—it is a self-inflicted crisis for Jewish people globally. The more the state claims to act in the name of all Jews, the more it fuels backlash against them. Breaking this cycle requires Jewish communities to actively, publicly reject the idea that Israel speaks for them. Otherwise, they remain trapped in a narrative where their safety is held hostage to a government whose actions they may not support. The path forward must include both solidarity with Palestinian liberation and an insistence that Jewish identity cannot be reduced to a political allegiance—least of all to a state committing atrocities in their name.
Brilliant summation Luis. The con Zionism has enacted for decades to brainwash people into believing Zionism and Judaism are one, not only endangers true Jewish values and reputation for what Judaist Jews stand for and represent along with their humanity, but sees them having to suffer because of the evil perpetrated by Zionism and its opportunism to exploit the sympathy and guilt the world has endured because of Hitler's depravity. What the international community must wake up to is Zionism is a cancer of evil and inhumanity.
Great analysis - I agree - the Zionists need to be eliminated by the Jews themselves. Any group with a radical minority is a danger until that minority is eliminated. But very few Jews are prepared to speak out against a tribe that is now led and controlled by Zionists. All Jews now have a problem because they allowed the Zionist minority to take command of the tribe….,
In Australia since last year the Jewish Council of Australia (some 600+ members - many prominent persons) has spoken up against the genocide etc in Gaza, in Palestine - and against the Zionist lobbies (and Mossad operatives in Australia).
Yet it is AIJAC (Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council) that can call the Prime Minster, the quisling Albanese, any time day or night. The JCA represents morality, not $$$, so its voice is never amplified. 😢
It’s not getting reported or getting airplay because the Jewish Council is essentially Zionist……they do not have clean hands and routinely finger politicians and shout down criticism of Israel….perhaps they need to be vocally critical of Israel???
I am not sure Glenn that you and I are speaking of the same Jewish Council of Australia - the JCA I am referencing is anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian! You must be referring to one or other of the Zionist lobbies!
They conflated all Palestinians with Hamas who they demonized as terrorists when they were/are actually freedom fighters. So it’s only karma that all 🧃 are stigmatized by the actions of israelis, given israel is a jewi$h ethnostate. Moreover, isreali jewi$h actions over the past 75+ years have been abhorrent. No sugar coating now that the world sees the truth. They all aided, abetted and tacitly supported that evil state.
It is not possible to ignore the reality, and only fools try, that for 77 years most Jews, including Australian Jews, have supported, promoted, enabled and funded Zionist Israel ignoring its atrocities, war crimes and genocidal ethnic cleansing, both in its foundation and beyond.
If a State claiming to represent Islam and all Muslims on earth, was doing what Israel is doing and most Australian Muslims had supported that, then they too would be targeted. Same for Hindus, Christians or any religion.
Many Australian Jews, possibly most, have not only funded the bestial savagery and sadistic cruelty of Israel's foundation and function, they have sent their children on Jew camps both in what is called Israel and in Occupied Palestine and betrayed every principle of justice, rule of law, democracy, human rights and common human decency.
Israel is a disaster and it has always been a disaster and Jews have no-one to blame but themselves for now reaping the gory and barbaric harvest they helped to sow. I have sympathy for the Jews who have always condemned Israel but they are a small minority and are no doubt comforted by the fact that their courage and integrity are recognised.
Why any sane Jew would ever allow Israel to get away with claiming it represents them and their religion is the real question.
Judaism and Zionism are mutually antagonistic. For any REAL Jew, Israel is an abomination and blasphemous while Zionism, which seeks to destroy religion, is inherently anti-Semitic.
This the best delineation of the problems created by the bizarre conflating of Anti-Semitism, Israel, Jewish faith and Zionism. And you are right - Frydenberg, Sussssan Ley and the Southwick chap are so ignorant as to forfeit any legitimacy in speaking for Australia - with Albanese, Wong and others not too far behind - alas! It proves yet again that being elected does not equate to being knowledgeable - merely, in many cases, to being easily manipulated - by shadowy groups such as the Zionist lobbies - endangering us all
The Zionist state of Israel, the genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity, non compliance with the UN Charter and basic human dignity and decency are the reasons WORLD CITIZENS so vehemently are disgusted with the behavior and the complete lack of acknowledgment from so called western civilization.
We are not anti semites nor jihadist. We are witnesses to these deplorable crimes.
Clearly it is the Zionist state of Israel that is the greatest antisemitic threat by far to the safety, security and welfare of Jews! All that Netanyahu and his cohorts stand for is not Jewish life, but power, supremacy and territory, and at any cost. And those politicians who bend, twist and grovel in order to serve Israel are nothing but moral contortionists!
Psychotherapist for over 40 years. These conflicts have gone on for years. Do people rage and kill each other, and someday there will be nothing left, or do the countries come to someway tp get alone Is is better to be right or finally have everyone dead
Time for a little update in how we talk about the relation of zionism and Judaism. It's no longer enough to just state the fact that anti zionism does not equal anti Judaism. It is time to clearly state that zionism IS anti Judaism.
It’s time Jews got off their arses and exterminated the Zionist because they are giving all Jews a bad reputation. Non-Zionist Jews need to get out in support of Palestinians and start criticising Netanyahu and Zionist sympathiser Trump and all the other suck holes like Albanese , Carney and Starmer (and all the rest)!
The Israeli government’s military campaign in Gaza has not only drawn widespread condemnation for its devastating humanitarian toll but has also placed Jewish communities worldwide in an untenable position. By persistently equating criticism of Israel with antisemitism, the state and its staunch supporters have created a dangerous dynamic in which legitimate political opposition is silenced while genuine anti-Jewish bigotry is cynically instrumentalized. This conflation does not serve Jewish safety—it endangers it.
One of the most disturbing consequences is the growing hostility faced by Jewish individuals abroad, regardless of their actual stance on Israel. Those who remain silent risk being lumped together with the Israeli state’s actions, while those who vocally defend its policies further reinforce the perception that Jewish identity and Zionism are inseparable. This false linkage plays directly into the hands of both the Israeli government and actual antisemites, who thrive on the narrative that Jews everywhere bear responsibility for Israel’s conduct.
Yet this crisis also presents an opportunity—and an urgent imperative—for Jews in the diaspora to challenge this damaging conflation. While many have long criticized Israel’s policies, the current moment demands broader, louder dissent. Staying silent is no longer neutral; it enables the assumption that Jewish communities universally endorse or excuse Israel’s actions. Organized Jewish opposition to the war, occupation, and apartheid policies would not only help reclaim the distinction between Judaism and Zionism but also weaken the weaponization of antisemitism as a shield for state violence.
The reality is that Israel’s conduct is not just a threat to Palestinians—it is a self-inflicted crisis for Jewish people globally. The more the state claims to act in the name of all Jews, the more it fuels backlash against them. Breaking this cycle requires Jewish communities to actively, publicly reject the idea that Israel speaks for them. Otherwise, they remain trapped in a narrative where their safety is held hostage to a government whose actions they may not support. The path forward must include both solidarity with Palestinian liberation and an insistence that Jewish identity cannot be reduced to a political allegiance—least of all to a state committing atrocities in their name.
Brilliant summation Luis. The con Zionism has enacted for decades to brainwash people into believing Zionism and Judaism are one, not only endangers true Jewish values and reputation for what Judaist Jews stand for and represent along with their humanity, but sees them having to suffer because of the evil perpetrated by Zionism and its opportunism to exploit the sympathy and guilt the world has endured because of Hitler's depravity. What the international community must wake up to is Zionism is a cancer of evil and inhumanity.
Great analysis - I agree - the Zionists need to be eliminated by the Jews themselves. Any group with a radical minority is a danger until that minority is eliminated. But very few Jews are prepared to speak out against a tribe that is now led and controlled by Zionists. All Jews now have a problem because they allowed the Zionist minority to take command of the tribe….,
In Australia since last year the Jewish Council of Australia (some 600+ members - many prominent persons) has spoken up against the genocide etc in Gaza, in Palestine - and against the Zionist lobbies (and Mossad operatives in Australia).
Yet it is AIJAC (Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council) that can call the Prime Minster, the quisling Albanese, any time day or night. The JCA represents morality, not $$$, so its voice is never amplified. 😢
It’s not getting reported or getting airplay because the Jewish Council is essentially Zionist……they do not have clean hands and routinely finger politicians and shout down criticism of Israel….perhaps they need to be vocally critical of Israel???
I am not sure Glenn that you and I are speaking of the same Jewish Council of Australia - the JCA I am referencing is anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian! You must be referring to one or other of the Zionist lobbies!
From the Zionist perspective, endangering Jews is a feature, not a bug.
It forces wavering Jews to pick a side, and it provides a pretext for special rights.
Thanks Luis for your crystal clear analysis.
They conflated all Palestinians with Hamas who they demonized as terrorists when they were/are actually freedom fighters. So it’s only karma that all 🧃 are stigmatized by the actions of israelis, given israel is a jewi$h ethnostate. Moreover, isreali jewi$h actions over the past 75+ years have been abhorrent. No sugar coating now that the world sees the truth. They all aided, abetted and tacitly supported that evil state.
Facts...
It is not possible to ignore the reality, and only fools try, that for 77 years most Jews, including Australian Jews, have supported, promoted, enabled and funded Zionist Israel ignoring its atrocities, war crimes and genocidal ethnic cleansing, both in its foundation and beyond.
If a State claiming to represent Islam and all Muslims on earth, was doing what Israel is doing and most Australian Muslims had supported that, then they too would be targeted. Same for Hindus, Christians or any religion.
Many Australian Jews, possibly most, have not only funded the bestial savagery and sadistic cruelty of Israel's foundation and function, they have sent their children on Jew camps both in what is called Israel and in Occupied Palestine and betrayed every principle of justice, rule of law, democracy, human rights and common human decency.
Israel is a disaster and it has always been a disaster and Jews have no-one to blame but themselves for now reaping the gory and barbaric harvest they helped to sow. I have sympathy for the Jews who have always condemned Israel but they are a small minority and are no doubt comforted by the fact that their courage and integrity are recognised.
Why any sane Jew would ever allow Israel to get away with claiming it represents them and their religion is the real question.
That's because Imbecilesije yourself play dumb when you really are duplicitous and conniving .
Spot on again Gypsy!!!😊😊😊
Zionists love antisemitism, they need antisemitism as a pretext for special pleading and double standards.
Feral, you’re some damn smart feline.
Thank you for the kind words. Got any Greenies?
Headed to the pet store right now to get you some.
Chirrup!
💯 hit the nail on the head
Judaism and Zionism are mutually antagonistic. For any REAL Jew, Israel is an abomination and blasphemous while Zionism, which seeks to destroy religion, is inherently anti-Semitic.
This the best delineation of the problems created by the bizarre conflating of Anti-Semitism, Israel, Jewish faith and Zionism. And you are right - Frydenberg, Sussssan Ley and the Southwick chap are so ignorant as to forfeit any legitimacy in speaking for Australia - with Albanese, Wong and others not too far behind - alas! It proves yet again that being elected does not equate to being knowledgeable - merely, in many cases, to being easily manipulated - by shadowy groups such as the Zionist lobbies - endangering us all
The Zionist state of Israel, the genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity, non compliance with the UN Charter and basic human dignity and decency are the reasons WORLD CITIZENS so vehemently are disgusted with the behavior and the complete lack of acknowledgment from so called western civilization.
We are not anti semites nor jihadist. We are witnesses to these deplorable crimes.
So, the problem is Zionism. Wake the f@&k up!
They’re victims, remember the holocaust in gaza
Clearly it is the Zionist state of Israel that is the greatest antisemitic threat by far to the safety, security and welfare of Jews! All that Netanyahu and his cohorts stand for is not Jewish life, but power, supremacy and territory, and at any cost. And those politicians who bend, twist and grovel in order to serve Israel are nothing but moral contortionists!
Psychotherapist for over 40 years. These conflicts have gone on for years. Do people rage and kill each other, and someday there will be nothing left, or do the countries come to someway tp get alone Is is better to be right or finally have everyone dead
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Time for a little update in how we talk about the relation of zionism and Judaism. It's no longer enough to just state the fact that anti zionism does not equal anti Judaism. It is time to clearly state that zionism IS anti Judaism.
It’s time Jews got off their arses and exterminated the Zionist because they are giving all Jews a bad reputation. Non-Zionist Jews need to get out in support of Palestinians and start criticising Netanyahu and Zionist sympathiser Trump and all the other suck holes like Albanese , Carney and Starmer (and all the rest)!
Oh crap; enuf with Chewish exceptionalism, special treatment! ENUF! All foolish sympathy beginning with the myths of THEIR WW2! 🤬
Being Jewish is voluntary. Anyone can walk away at any time.