Islamist antisemitism persecutes Jews worldwide. It merges with traditional Jew hatred in many nations and threatens the existence of Jews wherever they are.
While racist-jihadist motifs spread freely, calls to stop the rising antisemitism are weak and barely heard. The global media continues to portray Palestinian Arabs as “victims,” while silencing the atrocities they have committed against Jews.
Five reasons why public diplomacy must change:
- Antisemitism is not ignorance – it is ingrained hatred. It must be identified and condemned, not “explained.”
- The media arena is not neutral – it is hostile. We must shift from defense to offense. Expose and shame the inciters publicly.
- Traditional Israeli advocacy is no longer sufficient. In the face of Islamist antisemitism, we must act swiftly and aggressively, especially on social media.
- Modern antisemitism wears the mask of “political criticism.” We must strip away the masks and reveal the lies.
- Only strength and belief in the justice of our cause will prevail.
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Five principles for media warfare on campuses and in Jewish communities:
- Document and expose the inciters. Public exposure stops bullying.
- Recruit non-Jewish allies. Local liberals and Christian Zionists make excellent ambassadors.
- Move to proactive offense. Ask: “Why do you attack only Jews while staying silent about Islamist crimes against women and minorities?”
- Master social media. Turn it into a weapon against antisemitic propaganda.
- Remember who you are. An ancient people, a light unto the nations. With strength and faith, we shall win.