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Myths and False Claims – Outsmarting Antisemitism

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: The Holocaust refers to people of all religions and ethnicities who were killed during World War Two

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

Myth: Gaza is an open-air prison

Myth: Israel doesn’t want peace

Myth: Arabs aren’t Israeli citizens

Myth: Israel isn’t a democracy

Myth: Anti-Zionism isn’t Antisemitism

Myth: Israel is conducting a genocide

Myth: From the river to the sea

Myth: Israel is ethnically cleansing the land of Arabs

Myth: Israelis are colonial settlers / colonizers

Myth: Israel is an Apartheid State