Conflation of Jewish identity with Israel driving antisemitism, Jewish Council says in submission to royal commission
The Jewish Council of Australia has submitted a report to a royal commission arguing that far-right extremism and the conflation of Jewish identity with Israel are primary drivers of antisemitism. The group advocates for recognizing diverse views within the Jewish community.
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This submission highlights ongoing debates regarding the intersection of political identity, foreign policy, and domestic social cohesion.
The executive officer of the Jewish Council of Australia, Sarah Schwartz. Schwartz has made a submission to the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP View image in fullscreen The executive officer of the Jewish Council of Australia, Sarah Schwartz. Schwartz has made a submission to the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP Antisemitism Conflation of Jewish identity with Israel driving antisemitism, Jewish Council says in submission to royal commission Progressive Jewish group calls for more focus on the threat from the far right and the recognition of a diversity of views within the community
The article focuses on a progressive Jewish organization's perspective, which critiques both far-right movements and Israeli state policy.
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