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UK NUS is under fire for for antisemitism.

mercredi 20 avril 2022 à 02:05

The UK National Union of Students is under fire for for antisemitism.

Distinguishing between antisemitism and criticism of Israel's policy requires care. I take care because I condemn antisemitism and I oppose the occupation of Palestine.

The article presents an old example from an NUS leader which is real antisemitism. However, the NUS has adopted the IHRC's classificatory scheme for antisemitism

as a criterion for judgment. That draws the line at the wrong place, and thus systematically opens the door to repressing criticism of the occupation of Palestine. Past examples suggest that some organizations, perhaps including the British government, will try to make the NUS expel all those who criticize it.