Hard-left antisemitism has created a contradictory reality for Britain’s Jews. We’re invisible but also too visible, centre stage but still on the margins, assimilated but ‘other’ and strong but also insecure. This thread will analyse the origins of this unsettling dynamic. 1/6
Left-wing antisemites obsessively indulge their fantasies of moneyed Jewish privilege and nefarious 'Zionist' influence - all of which is predicated on their baseless premise that Israel is uniquely evil. It's a myopic, collective mindset that borders on malevolent hysteria. 2/6
We are gaslighted by left-wing politicians, journalists, media personalities and organisations (eg, JVL) which exist solely to legitimise and redefine antisemitism. These people fan the flames of antisemitism, and have created the intellectual environment in which it thrives. 3/6
A racist movement needs its leaders. Whilst Corbyn is an obvious culprit, the likes of Chris Williamson, Jackie Walker and George Galloway are proactive engines of hate around which thousands of lesser lights can congregate in mutually supportive, antisemitic groupthink. 4/6
Two things acted as catalysts for left-wing antisemitism: A man who has been mired in the politics of antisemitism for over 30 years became leader of the Labour Party; easy, free access to social media has enabled antisemites to create a homogeneous, internet-based movement. 5/6
Corbyn's defeat at #GE2019 wasn't a defeat of left-wing antisemitism. Whilst politicians and commentators are at least paying lip service to addressing the issue, it could be several generations before Britain's Jews once again feel truly safe and secure in their own country. 6/6
