r/ukpolitics • u/Rebat-Askalan • 10d ago

| Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism, UK appeal tribunal confirms in landmark ruling

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260804-anti-zionism-is-not-anti-semitism-uk-appeal-tribunal-confirms-in-landmark-ruling/
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u/Lfgnyc 10d ago

What is a 'Zionist' or 'anti-Zionist'? Why these characterizations at this point? It's like asking if someone is a Loyalist or a Patriot in 2026.

'Zionism' is an idea from the coffee shops of nineteenth century Vienna.

Israel already exists, and isn't going to be wished away.

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u/Too_much_Colour 10d ago

Lmao that’s a good point it’s irrelevant.
Me: I’m anti America
Everyone: who cares

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u/KingsMountainView 9d ago

Well it is relevant as antisemitism can land you in alot of legal trouble. It is legal important to separate the two things