Absolutely superb, level-headed and thoughtful study of how the meaning of antisemitism has evolved, and how we have got into the current situation where any criticism or opposition to Israel is considered antisemitic. Moreover, the author makes the point that this has even extended to non-Jewish defenders of Israel claiming to be the victims of antisemitism, and even criticism of the US or capitalism itself has been branded antisemitic (the former as they are steadfast supporters of Israel and the latter as there are similar tropes used for capitalist financiers and bankers as there are for Jewish people). A welcome contribution to an emotive topic, and only yesterday there was a horrific attack on a synagogue in Manchester with two people murdered. Right now it looks to be very definitely an antisemitic attack, with Jewish people being held accountable for the actions of Israel, simply because they are Jewish. The worry is so many bad actors are using support for Israel and playing the antisemitism card to stifle free speech or any opposition to their own agenda. What a mess.
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