Elan Carr
December 18, 2020 · middleeasteye.net ↗
"Now, let's talk about antisemitism. Why is it that we say very clearly now, BDS is a manifestation of antisemitism - then we define BDS, by the way, as boycotts not only of Israel, but of territories that Israel controls - because typically these boycotters of Israel don't boycott anybody else."
Why It’s Conflation
Refusing to buy goods from settlements in occupied territory is a position on a land dispute. The U.S. envoy for fighting antisemitism said it’s a form of antisemitism.
What Actually Happened
BDS is the campaign for boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel. Many supporters boycott only goods from settlements in the occupied West Bank.