Definition doesn’t preclude criticism

In concluding that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism stifles criticism of Israel, (the piece) misunderstands the example from the definition (it) relies on: The example of antisemitism referred to — “claiming that the existence of a state of Israel is a racist endeavour.” The key word here is “existence.” The IHRA targets those who would deny Israel the very right of existence, as opposed to suppressing critics of Israel’s various policies.

Max Berger, Toronto