Netanyahu Accused of Genocide as Gaza Crisis Displaces 81% Population

Accusations of antisemitism have increasingly been used as a tool by the Israeli government and its supporters to suppress criticism of Israel's policies, particularly regarding the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Irish President Michael D. Higgins condemned such accusations as slander and highlighted a propaganda campaign against Ireland in the US, while European and other international figures, including Josep Borrell, have denounced the labeling of criticism as antisemitic and accused Israel of committing genocide and apartheid. Israeli officials, such as Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, argue that the new antisemitism targets the State of Israel and equate criticism of Israel with delegitimization and threats of elimination, calling for a global mobilization against antisemitism. Various governments and populations worldwide express outrage at Israel's actions, with protests and statements condemning the violence, ethnic cleansing, and humanitarian disasters, while accusing Western allies of enabling these policies. The use of antisemitism allegations is seen by critics as a weapon to silence dissent and obscure the grave human rights violations against Palestinians. This debate reflects deep divisions on the interpretation of antisemitism in relation to Israel's state policies and the broader Middle East conflict.