Conflict rages in Israel and antisemitism rises in the UK. It happens every time with wearying predictability. Here's a thread of top tips for people who want to support Palestinians in a non-antisemitic way:
Don't blame British Jews for what the Israeli government does. Don't demand that British Jews condemn the Israeli government. Don't deliberately take your Palestinian flags and banners to wave at Jews. It's antisemitic. 
Be precise in your language. If you say "Jews", you mean all Jews around the world. If you say "Zionists", you mean everyone who thinks Israel should exist. If you say "Israelis", you mean all Israelis. How about "the Israeli government/army"?
Educate yourself about antisemitism so you know how to recognise and avoid it. This is @CST_UK's short explainer
What is Zionism anyway, and what does anti-Zionism have to do with antisemitism? Watch @supergutman explain the difference
This is @yadvashem's short explanation of how anti-Zionism can be antisemitic
Israel is not Nazi Germany. Israel is not Nazi Germany. Israel is not Nazi Germany. How many times do I have to say it? It's not a clever or witty comparison, it's a vile antisemitic insult designed to hurt Jews. Don't do it.
(Yes, that is a protestor standing on a Police car in central London yesterday while holding a placard saying "Israel are Nazi fuck you". No, I don't know if they were arrested 🤷♂️)
Check your facts and avoid conspiracy theories! Israel has no oil. The Rothschilds are not behind everything. This conflict is not a satanic plan to prepare for the apocalypse. Yes, this post did get nearly half a million likes 😬
Do you want to know why antisemites keep going on about the Rothschilds? Here's another video from @supergutman
Finally, try to remember: when conflict rages in Israel, antisemitism rises in the UK. British Jews aren't to blame, and they probably have friends or family in bomb shelters in Israel. Their feelings are genuine and legitimate and your words can affect them for better or worse.
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