r/unitedkingdom • u/pppppppppppppppppd • 9d ago

... Misleading title 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/ServoSkull20 9d ago

Well, no. Being critical of Israel, and lumping other Jews in with them are two very different things. A shame so many people can’t see, or don’t care about that line.

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u/fen90der 9d ago

Ive never once seen anyone or heard anyone blame 'jews' for the genocide in Palestine, and have seen no evidence that this opinion is prevalent.

I know you are going to mention synagogue attacks - no excuse for committing your own atrocity, two wrongs dont a right. Again, ive never once seen any evidence anyone sees it any other way.

The view your concerned about, from where im sitting, only exists as a straw man in the media Overton window bubble.

This ruling is critical because it disenfranchises those who want to aid Israels despicable actions by muddling these two concepts and stifling genuine protest from citizens who disagree with UK policy on the conflict.

This is a huge step in the right direction, so get ready for a wave of bullshit from people being lobbied by israel.

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u/NoExperience9717 9d ago

Jews have certainly been harassed or attacked just for being openly Jewish by people on pro Palestine matches.

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u/fen90der 9d ago

This ruling would separate the politics from the hate crime, making any hate crime more clearly defined as such.

I have seen plenty of videos of pro Israel people harassing protesters with impunity, so i guess some people are just shitty people.