Statement made by Palestinian and Arab Academics, Journalists and Intellectuals.
We, Jewish groups and individuals from across the globe, applaud the recent powerful statement and set of principles signed by 122 Palestinian and Arab academics, journalists, and intellectuals regarding the definition of antisemitism by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) and the way this definition has been applied, interpreted and deployed.
As the letter states so compellingly: ” The fight against antisemitism should not be turned into a stratagem to delegitimize the fight against the oppression of the Palestinians, the denial of their rights and the continued occupation of their land.”
It avers: “Antisemitism must be debunked and combated. Regardless of pretense, no expression of hatred for Jews as Jews should be tolerated anywhere in the world. We also believe that the lessons of the Holocaust as well as those of other genocides of modern times must be part of the education of new generations against all forms of racial prejudice and hatred.”
And it also makes clear: “The fight against antisemitism must be deployed within the frame of international law and human rights. It should be part and parcel of the fight against all forms of racism and xenophobia, including Islamophobia, and anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian racism. The aim of this struggle is to guarantee freedom and emancipation for all oppressed groups. It is deeply distorted when geared towards the defence of an oppressive and predatory state.”
See the full statement from Palestinian and Arab academics, journalists, and intellectuals here.
Signatories:
Anya Topolski | Een Andere Joodse Stem, Another Jewish Voice | Belgium |
Hilla Dayan | Academia for Equality | The Netherlands |
Wieland Hoban | Jüdische Stimme für gerechten Frieden in Nahost | Germany |
Dror Feiler | European Jews for a Just Peace (EJJP) | Sweden |
Dr. Itamar Shachar | Belgium / Israel | |
Ofer Neiman | Boycott from Within | Israel |
Donna Nevel | Jews Say No! | USA |
Alan Rückert Z. | Chile | |
Sheryl Nestel | Independent Jewish Voices Canada | Canada |
David Comedi | International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network-Argentina | Argentina |
Marilyn Garson | Sh’ma Koleinu – Alternative Jewish Voices | New Zealand |
Vivienne Porzsolt | Jews against the Occupation | Australia |
Rina King | South African Jews for a Free Palestine SAJFP | South Africa |
Ronnie Kasrils | South Africa | |
Liliana Cordova-Kaczerginski | International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network | Spain |
Alejandro Ruetter | International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network | Spain |
Guy Bollag | Switzerland | |
Richard Wagman | UJFP (French Jewish Peace Union) | France |
Eyal Sivan | France | |
Corey Balsam | Independent Jewish Voices | Canada |
Rowan Gaudet | Independent Jewish Voices | Canada |
Itay Sapir | Université du Québec à Montréal | Canada |
sue goldstein | International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network | Canada |
Haim Bresheeth | Jewish Network for Palestine | UK |
David Cannon | Jewish Network for Palestine | UK |
Mike Cushman | Free Speech on Israel | UK |
Leah Levane | Jewish Voice for Labour | UK |
Michael Kalmanovitz | International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network–UK | UK |
Rob Ferguson | Steering Cttee Free Speech on Israel & Socialist Workers Party | UK |
Rachel Lever | Labour Party | UK |
Dorothy M. Zellner | Jews Say No! | USA |
Stefanie Fox | Jewish Voice for Peace | USA |
Lesley Williams | Jewish Voice for Peace | USA |
Ivan Strasburg | International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (ATSE) | USA |
Rachel Giora | Boycott From Within | Israel |
Anat Matar | Tel Aviv University | Israel |
Haley Firkser | Israel | |
Shir Hever | Jüdische Stimme für gerechten Frieden in NaHost. e.V. | Germany |
The Board | A Different Jewish Voice, Amsterdam | Netherlands |
Michal Sapir | Israel | |
Rebecca Vilkomerson | United States | |
Ofra Ben Artzi | Israel | |
Dr Les Levidow | UK | |
Angie Mindel | Uk | |
Yehuda Aharon | Australia | |
Heather Mendick | UK | |
Angie Mindel | UK | |
Professor Jonathan Rosenhead | UK | |
Sue Rabkin | South Africa | |
Motti Shimoni | USA | |
Mike Simons | United Kingdom |