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Comparisons between Israel and Nazi Germany

22 October 2023: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Columbus, Ohio, displaying a poster that reads "Isreal [sic] are the new Nazis" amidst Israel–Hamas war protests in the United States.

Comparisons between Israel and Nazi Germany occur frequently in the political discourse of anti-Zionism.[1][2] Given the legacy of the Holocaust, the nature of these comparisons, and particularly whether they constitute antisemitism, is a matter of ongoing debate.

Comparisons between Israel and Nazism have been made by academics,[3] politicians[4] and public figures, both Jewish and Gentile,[5] since before the formation of Israel.[6][7][8] Some scholars suggest these comparisons can be rhetorical tools without specific antisemitic intent, or that they can be an informed and necessary response to Israeli policy or actions.[9][10] Others state such comparisons lack historical and moral equivalence, risk inciting Jew hatred, and may serve as a form of Holocaust denial or minimization.[11][12][a]

During the 20th century, a wide variety of political figures and governments, especially those on the left, have invoked comparisons between Israel or Zionism and Nazism.[17] In the 21st century, politicians who have made such comparisons include Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,[18] Brazilian president Lula da Silva,[19] Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez,[20] Colombian President Gustavo Petro,[21] and others.[22]

  1. ^ Klaff, Lesley. "Holocaust Inversion and contemporary antisemitism". Fathom. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  2. ^ Gerstenfeld, Manfred (2008-01-28). "Holocaust Inversion". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
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  9. ^ Lustick 2019, p. 52.
  10. ^ Omer Bartov, As a former IDF soldier and historian of genocide, I was deeply disturbed by my recent visit to Israel The Guardian 23 August 2024
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  12. ^ Klein, Amy (2009-04-19). "Denying the deniers: Q & A with Deborah Lipstadt". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  13. ^ Kleinfeld, James. "IHRA 'misrepresents' own definition of anti-Semitism, says report". Al Jazeera.
  14. ^ "Working Definition of Antisemitism". IHRA.
  15. ^ Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism: The Dynamics of Delegitimization, chapter by Alan Johnson, page 177
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  19. ^ "Israel livid as Brazil's Lula says Israel like 'Hitler,' committing genocide in Gaza". The Times of Israel. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  20. ^ Dow Jones Newswires reported that, on August 10, while giving a speech in eastern Venezuela, Chávez said Venezuelans are "making a call to world leaders, for the love of God, let's halt this crazy fascist aggression against innocent people. Are we human or what are we?... I feel indignation for Israel's assault on the Palestinian people and the Lebanese people. They dropped bombs on shelters. ... It's a Holocaust that is occurring there." - Venezuela President Asks International Leaders To Halt Israeli Offensive.[permanent dead link‍] Dow Jones Newswire, Morning Star, August 10, 2006.
  21. ^ "How have Latin American countries responded to the Israel-Hamas war?". Al Jazeera. 20 October 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  22. ^ Klaff, Lesley. "Holocaust Inversion and contemporary antisemitism". Fathom. Retrieved 4 May 2022.


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