Antisemitism vs Anti-Zionism

The cluster centers on debates distinguishing antisemitism from anti-Zionism or criticism of Israel, with users arguing over whether specific comments or actions cross into antisemitism.

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seivan • Dec 10, 2015 • View on HN

Haha, you're right. It's not anti-semitism, it's anti-zionism. Got it.

fold3 • May 29, 2022 • View on HN

You are talking about aniti-zionism, that is different from antisemitismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Zionism

lejalv • Oct 3, 2025 • View on HN

You were refuted in a sibling post. I am not sure what is unclear to you in that situation. Can you screenshot what you think is at fault? Because if it is that subtle, it isn't working.I think antisemitism is becoming a very elastic concept to neuter any criticism. And, by the way, the Palestinians are a semitic people too. So it should be antijudaism.

DanBC • Mar 18, 2018 • View on HN

Why don't you just flag the anti-semitism?

like_any_other • Apr 10, 2025 • View on HN

Most likely this is how they are defining antisemitism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IHRA_definition_of_antisemitis...

hdgvhicv • Aug 29, 2025 • View on HN

Using “pro-Zionist” when you mean “Jewish” doesn’t mean you aren’t antisemitic

bobbylarrybobby • Jan 18, 2022 • View on HN

Even if someone were unfairly anti-Israel, why would that imply they’re also antisemitic?

midasuni • Jun 10, 2022 • View on HN

Sounds like the “criticise Israel and you’re anti semetic” thing

WillPostForFood • Aug 20, 2021 • View on HN

Are they anti-semitic, or is it just ad hominem?

macintux • Jun 17, 2020 • View on HN

Anti-Semitic or critical of Israel?