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Article by Phyllis Bennis argues that labeling critiques of Israeli policies as antisemitic serves to suppress advocacy for Palestinian rights and distract from genuine antisemitism rooted in white supremacy. It highlights how such accusations disproportionately target people of color and are used to stifle dissent against the pro-Israel lobby's influence in US politics. The piece calls for a clear distinction between legitimate political criticism and actual antisemitic rhetoric to protect free speech and uphold human rights. This source is valuable for research on the Israel lobby, Palestine in US politics, Ilhan Omar, antisemitism discourse, AIPAC, Islamophobia, and freedom of speech.
