The Israeli government has circulated a list naming Australians as antisemites, including journalists, academics, students and community organisers. There has been no court process, no published evidence and no right of reply. They just put targets on the backs of Australians, and the Government is yet to bother responding.
Critics warn the list blurs the line between genuine antisemitism and political dissent, placing targets on people for speaking out on Israel and Palestine.
Antisemitism in Australia is real and must be confronted, but collapsing criticism of a foreign state into hate speech undermines efforts to tackle genuine antisemitism and puts individuals at risk without due process.
“Absolutely devastating”. Israel bans aid orgs from Gaza, publishes Aussie antisemites list
Michael West established Michael West Media in 2016 to focus on journalism of high public interest, particularly the rising power of corporations over democracy. West was formerly a journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and even, once, a stockbroker.
