Letter

In response to Universities and the 'definition' of antisemitism

Clarifying Zionism

The words from the Universities Australia definition of antisemitism: “For most, but not all Jewish Australians, Zionism is a core part of their Jewish identity” fail to acknowledge that many who define themselves as Zionist are horrified at what Israel has done to Palestinians.

Instead, those words will be used to imply that they all support anything Netanyahu might decide to do.

I have read many posts and articles by Jewish Australians that say they are Zionist because they support the existence of Israel, not because they support the slaughter of Palestinians.

We should also remember the Christian Zionists who have a range of specific beliefs, but can be openly antisemitic. Some would like to force Jewish people to migrate to Israel to trigger the Rapture.

Christian Zionists are numerous and very powerful in the US and a critical reason why US politicians are very cautious about criticising Israel.

— Alexander Donald from Cairns