The UK "Defines" Antisemitism to Have Nothing to Do with the Jewish State

The UK government has defined antisemitism with the intent of distinguishing Jews from Jewish self-determination and the Jewish state. In fact, rupturing the profound relationship between the two is "the point" of the definition, says a UK spokesperson.

According to the UK, targeting Jews because of their historical, religious, spiritual connection and support for the land of Israel, or demonizing, hate-mongering and inciting violence against the Jewish state and Jewish Israelis, has nothing to do with modern antisemitism.

"Conservative MP and special envoy for post-holocaust issues, Sir Eric Pickles, told the BBC that the new definition 'catches up with modern anti-Semitism'. 'I think it's important not to conflate Jewish people with Israel,' he said. 'That actually is the point in the definition.'"

The empty so-called definition refers to a deliberately vague "certain perception" which borders on utter meaninglessness. It reads:

"Anti-Semitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of anti-Semitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities."