Congress Oversteps: Declares "Anti-Zionism" Is Anti-Semitic

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Dec. 6, 2023

Glenn Greenwald - SYSTEM UPDATE

Palestinian rights advocates are denouncing a congressional resolution that equates anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism, calling it a "dangerous" measure that aims to curb free speech and distract from the war in Gaza.

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the measure on Tuesday in a 311-14 vote, with 92 Democratic members abstaining by voting "present."

"Opposing the policies of the government of Israel and Netanyahu's extremism is not antisemitic. Speaking up for human rights and a ceasefire to save lives should never be condemned," Palestinian American Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib said in a social media post on Tuesday, explaining her vote against the resolution.

Jerrold Nadler, a key Jewish House Democrat, had decried the resolution on Monday, noting that some Jewish communities oppose Zionism for religious reasons and should not be branded as anti-Semitic.

Tuesday's resolution was co-sponsored by Congressman Max Miller, who has faced outrage in recent weeks for saying, "We're going to turn [Palestine] into a parking lot."

Taeb said the fact that lawmakers who have promoted anti-Palestinian hate are championing such resolutions shows that Tuesday's measure is not about combating prejudice.

"The intent of these members is to smear and silence peace activists calling to end the massacre of Palestinian children and families."

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/6/anti-zionism-is-antisemitism-us-house-asserts-in-dangerous-resolution

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