The banality of Antisemitism

The op-ed discusses the rise of antisemitism as a consequence of political elites scapegoating Zionism instead of confronting difficult societal issues. It argues that this strategy has backfired, leading to a normalization of previously stigmatized parties and ideas.

The piece highlights the changing landscape of public discourse surrounding antisemitism and suggests that ignoring these uncomfortable realities will not resolve the underlying issues, but rather exacerbate them.