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“I can totally understand why people have a problem with Jews because of the behavior of some extremist right wing Jews.” You might want to take a step back and think about that.

You yourself admit that worldwide antisemitism is a problem. These people are not thinking subtly. I can understand why people do all kinds of horrible things, but it doesn't mean I'm sympathetic or defending them.

Holding all Jews responsible for what happens in Israel, let alone what a particular Israeli government does, is antisemitic.

I'm saying that a particular group of extreme right wing Jews is encouraging people the world over to make that antisemitic conflation. They do so because in the short term it serves their interests, but in the bigger picture it causes damage.

And no, it’s not our fault. It’s the fault of the antisemites.

It's the fault of antisemites and those that egg them on.

See the pattern here?

Of course. Vile antisemitism has a long history.

The upside to Israel’s actions over the past year is sending a clear message that the Jewish state isn’t going anywhere, and if you try to kill us you will suffer greatly.

In the process it sends a message to the world that Israel is brutal, racist and hateful. It may end up damaging Israel's interests more than helping. Netanyahu does what's best for Netanyahu, not for Israel or for Jews.