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Stern has since distanced himself from the definition, contending that it overly conflates criticism of Zionism and Israel with antisemitism.
“The IHRA definition empowers governments to suppress rising opposition to Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza, its harsh and unlawful occupation, and its apartheid system, which is a crime against humanity,” the group stated.
Divide over report’s antisemitism definition
“The definition explicitly states that criticizing Israel is permissible, and indeed many Israelis criticize their own government’s policies. However, advocating for the elimination of the state of Israel is antisemitic.”
IHRA’s definition, finalised in 2016, states: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”
Definition is ‘vague and overbroard’, legal expert says
Israel has repeatedly rejected this claim.