House Passes Bill That States ‘Anti-Zionism is Antisemitism’
AntiWarNov 30, 2023
The Facts
The US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution condemning the rise of antisemitism and declaring that "anti-Zionism is antisemitism." The GOP-drafted resolution received support from all but one Republican.
Furthermore, the resolution "reaffirms and reiterates" the US' "strong support for the Jewish community at home and abroad" and "rejects all forms of terror, hate, discrimination, and harassment" against Jewish individuals.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
We have reached a sad and dangerous point when it comes to antisemitism, yet there are more than 100 representatives who refuse to condemn the rise of violence against Jews. Opposing antisemitism shouldn't be controversial, but some far-left politicians oppose the Jewish state with vitriol. Resisting Israel's right to exist is a blatant and evil form of antisemitism, and the House was right to declare that fact formally. Hamas' attack on Israel shows that antisemitism is still alive, but good will prevail, and antisemitism will be defeated.
Establishment-critical narrative
House Republicans and the Zionist lobby are engaged in a disgusting game of politics as they attempt to conflate criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Prominent Jewish members of Congress recognized that the GOP was trying to exploit a perceived fracture in the Democratic Party and urged fellow representatives to abstain from voting. It's not antisemitic to oppose the brutal killings of thousands of Palestinians, nor is it hateful to demand justice for people living in an open-air prison. This resolution wasn't about combating hate, but stifling pro-Palestine voices.
