My Al Jazeera English on the Bondi terror attack and the dangerous and wrong conflation of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism.
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Democracy Now! interview on the Bondi massacre
My interview with the US outlet, Democracy Now!, on the terror attack in Bondi, Sydney and the weaponisation of fear.
My latest film, Germany’s Israel Obsession, is out
My new film, Germany’s Israel Obsession, has just premiered on Al Jazeera English. It’s made with the wonderful Black Leaf Films and director Dan Davies (and yes, the film already has its own Wikipedia entry). Here’s the official description: The fight against anti-Semitism in Germany is empowering those with the closest ties to its fascist…
My testimony to the New South Wales inquiry into anti-Semitism
This year, the government in the Australian state of New South Wales established an inquiry into anti-Semitism. This ancient hatred is certainly a scourge on society but it’s arguable if its prevalence has skyrocketed since the 7 October 2023 attacks (as pro-Israel groups claim). I was asked to give testimony. You can read the testimony…
Trump admin is exacerbating anti-Semitism
My column for UK outlet Middle East Eye: The keffiyeh and watermelons are antisemitic symbols. That’s according to training that the New York Police Department received in January from outfits closely associated with the pro-Israelcommunity. The US magazine Jewish Currents, which obtained details about the training, questioned the focus of the presentation. “They are actively…
Uncomfortable (but necessary) conversations about Israel and its inherent violence
Discussing Israel, its history and current conduct, can get heated. I was recently interviewed by Australian journalist Josh Szeps on his podcast, Uncomfortable Conversations, about Israel, Gaza, genocide and weaponising anti-Semitism: I previously appeared on the show just before 7 October 2023.
Al Jazeera English interview on weaponising anti-Semitism
My latest Al Jazeera English interview on Israeli football hooligans in Holland and the dangers of weaponising anti-Semitism in the service of Israel.
“Israel’s partnering with anti-semites endangers all of us”
As many parts of Europe turn right and far-right, there’s growing concern about the future of the continent as (very imperfect) democracies. Many of these groups express strong support for Israel despite often being anti-Semitic. I was interviewed by EU Observer about these trends and my book, The Palestine Laboratory: Interview_ ‘Israel’s partnering with anti-semites…
CNN interview on surging West Bank violence and weaponising anti-Semitism
My latest CNN interview on rising settler + soldier violence in the West Bank.