It is not – and can never be – anti-semitic to speak out against mass repression of a people. Any people.

It is our duty to speak out in defence of the vulnerable and defenceless.

The recognised State of Palestine does not have an established military. It does not have a standing arm, navy, or airforce.

It does have a resistance force, Hamas.

Throughout history, there has always been – and will always be – resistance to oppression.

To express opposition to what Israel is undertaking in Gaza, Westbank, and Lebanon is  not directed at the Jewish Faith. It is directed at the official sitting government of Israel. Netanyahu’s government.

The Jewish faith does not preach death and destruction to its neighbours .

Before the Balfour Declaration – under the mandate of the British –  came into force in 1917 ,  the Arabs and Jews lived in harmony. Just like the Jews that live in Iran today.

Moses was given the Ten Commandments from God.

Christians and Muslims share the same rules.

It has never been about religion.

The term ” anti-semetic ” has been fuelled as a weapon to silence voices of concern. Also, more than that, it is used to cause division, confusion, and fear to individuals, groups, campaigns, institutions, and academics if people criticise and express concern. It has been used to silence good people who speak out in public about the recognised ethnic cleansing and genocide of Gaza.

We oppose antisemitism in all its forms aimed at the Jewish communities. At the same time, we oppose Islamaphobia, Homophobia and all forms of hate .

We do, however, recognise that some group leaders – under the guise of a faith – use their platform to cause mischief and confusion in order to pursue an idiolistic goal.

If the result is that people suffer, then we have a duty to stand up and call it out.

Zionism is not Judaism.