@DMiliband @tom_watson But: this anti semitism row has gone too far. The IHRA definition examples too restrictive. 1. Can’t accuse Jews of disloyalty (to their state of residence): some MUST be disloyal. 2. Can’t compare Israel with Nazi Germany: not overall, but Israel treats Palestinians as inhuman..
@DMiliband @tom_watson 3) Can’t hold Israel to unique standards: no, just to the highest standards, what else? 4) Can’t call a Jewish State racist: but that is how Israel is behaving towards Palestinians. Let’s not criticise anyone for who they are - call them out for how they behave.
@DMiliband @tom_watson These IHRA standards are designed to shut down criticism of Israel, and they’re being heavily promoted by the interest groups concerned. Free speech that doesn’t incite violence must prevail - now we’re being blackmailed into abandoning that precious freedom.
