Myths and False Claims

Please find a list of terms, phrases and claims that are often misused, misunderstood or used as a vehicle for antisemitism. Often, when discussing difficult or complex topics involving Jews and Israel, trigger words and stereotypes are used to vilify, delegitimize, and demonize them. Resurgence of stereotypes, Holocaust denial & misinformation is often antisemitism masked as criticism of Israel. A lack of understanding of who Jewish people actually are can perpetuate false narratives. We hope these myth-busting facts are a starting point for you to learn and feel comfortable educating others. In turn, they can be used in defending against them and combating antisemitism. The list is by no means comprehensive so if you think anything is missing, please contact us.

Myth: Palestinians and their supporters have the right to rally and protest

There is the right to freedom of speech but not hate speech. Hate speech can easily lead to violence and must be condemned and denounced. Most of these rallies end up supporting and praising the killing of Jews. They create an unsafe environment for Jews everywhere. As an example, on the morning of October 7, […]

Myth: Gaza is an open-air prison

Gaza is controlled entirely by Hamas. In August 2005, Israel withdrew approximately 8,000 settlers from Gaza, and relinquished all control of the territory to the Palestinian Authority (PA). In 2007, a Hamas-led coup ousted the PA from Gaza. Hamas has been in control of Gaza ever since. Since 2007, Hamas has used Gaza as a […]

Myth: Israel doesn’t want peace

For almost the entire history of political Zionism, Jewish leaders have sought peace with their Arab neighbours. Israel’s Declaration of Independence clearly states that Israel will extend a hand to all neighbouring states in the spirit of peace and good neighbourliness, and also seeks peace with the Arab inhabitants of the country. After the Six […]

Myth: Arabs aren’t Israeli citizens

When discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there is an important distinction to be made between Arab-Israelis and Palestinian-Arabs. Arab-Israelis live in Israel, and have Israeli citizenship. With this citizenship, they have all the same rights as Jewish Israeli citizens, including the right to vote, run for office, healthcare, work opportunities, etc. On the other hand, there […]

Myth: Israel isn’t a democracy

Israel is a democracy the same way as Canada, the United States, or any Western European country is a democracy. It was established as such on May 14, 1948, when its Declaration of Independence was signed, extending “complete equality of social and political rights to all of its inhabitants, irrespective of religion, race or sex; […]

Myth: Anti-Zionism isn’t Antisemitism

Antisemitism is an irrational hatred of the Jewish people, for any number of reasons. It is a historic hatred, going back millennia and, is often correctly, referred to as a conspiracy theory, in that the beliefs that underlie it have no basis in reality. Antisemitism is a form of racism, and an Antisemite holds hostile, […]

Myth: Israel is conducting a genocide

Genocide is the deliberate killing of a group of people from a particular national, religious, or ethnic group with the goal of destroying that group. It defies the imagination to use this term in the context of the Israel-Palestinian conflict. One need only consider the simple facts of the matter. The Palestinian Arab population has […]

Myth: From the river to the sea

This is a chant that refers to the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, which comprises Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. This chant is heard frequently at anti-Israel protests and rallies. It means that the entirety of the land between the river and the sea will be rid of Jews. It […]

Myth: Israel is ethnically cleansing the land of Arabs

Ethnic cleansing implies a deliberate and systematic effort to remove an ethnic or religious group from a specific area. As a state, Israel has never sought to ethnically cleanse the territory of their Arab citizens. Here are the facts: The Arab population in Israel has increased by 1,296.15% since 1948. Furthermore, the Arab citizens of […]

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