A very informative and interesting documentary was shown on More4, part of the True Stories series. Yoav Shamir, through film, explores the question “What is anti-Semitism Today?”. I have always wondered why the term anti-Semitic is used so loosely, in describing anyone who criticises Israel’s policies and actions. The psychology and indoctrination of the threat of anti-Semitism goes much deeper than I ever imagined.
There is one particular scene I found very disturbing. A group of Israeli teenagers on an excursion to Auschwitz are told not to talk to any of the local people, because they are hated. They will have no contact with any other teenagers and are not allowed out of their rooms. Anyone found talking to strangers is scolded.
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