Why is antisemitism a political football?
Antisemitism is vile and virulently dangerous. In the hands of skilled politicians, it’s also malleable.
Imagine a solemn day of remembrance of the Holocaust at Auschwitz, where the echoes of history's darkest chapters whisper through the remnants of tragedy. Now, add a modern twist: a small contingent of pro-Palestinian protesters outside, their flags stirring up political controversy that has been simmering since Hamas' attacks last October.
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