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The Israeli government has asked @Facebook to equate “Zionist” with “Jew” in its hate speech policy. This would shield the Israeli government from accountability and harm efforts to dismantle antisemitism.
Facebook, we need to talk. Here's what you need to know about Zionists.
Facebook, we need to talk. Here's what you need to know about Zionists.
1) Within the Jewish community, there are a wide range of opinions about Zionism. Anti-Zionist Jews are a significant and growing group.
2) In the US, most Zionists are not Jewish. In fact, many of these Zionists, especially white supremacists and evangelical Christian Zionists, hold antisemitic beliefs.
3) The most tangible threat to Jewish lives in the US is the violent antisemitism of right-wing movements, many of which support Zionism.
4) Palestinians can't discuss their history or their daily lives without talking about Zionism.
The militias that expelled Palestinians in 1948 were Zionist. Israeli government policies are Zionist. Israeli settlers are Zionist.
The militias that expelled Palestinians in 1948 were Zionist. Israeli government policies are Zionist. Israeli settlers are Zionist.
5) Critical discussions of Zionism, however strongly worded, are very different from hate speech against Jews for being Jewish.
The first is legitimate political speech; the second is antisemitism.
The first is legitimate political speech; the second is antisemitism.
6) We dismantle antisemitism by understanding freedom and safety for any of us relies on freedom and safety for all.
We refuse to be divided based on our religion, race, or nationality. Even when we disagree, we must debate our visions for the future so we can build it together.
We refuse to be divided based on our religion, race, or nationality. Even when we disagree, we must debate our visions for the future so we can build it together.
Make sure @Facebook gets the message! Retweet this thread and sign the petition telling them not to add "Zionist" as a protected category in their hate speech policy.
#FacebookWeNeedToTalk http://facebookweneedtotalk.org/petition
#FacebookWeNeedToTalk http://facebookweneedtotalk.org/petition
