Israelophobia
2023 book by Jake Wallis Simons
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Israelophobia: The Newest Version of the Oldest Hatred and What To Do About It is a polemical[1] book written by British journalist Jake Wallis Simons and published in 2023 by Constable.[2] The book argues against anti-Zionism and presents methods for combating it.
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| Author | Jake Wallis Simons |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Anti-Zionism |
| Genre | Polemic |
| Publisher | Constable |
Publication date | September 7, 2023 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Pages | 221 |
| ISBN | 978-1-40871-927-5 |
| Website | https://jakewallissimons.substack.com/p/israelophobia |
Background
Jake Wallis Simons is a British journalist and author[3] who has been the editor of the London-based Jewish Chronicle since 2021.[4]
Synopsis
In the book, Simons argues that the State of Israel is a target of an antisemitic campaign of delegitimization,[5][2] contends that anti-Zionism is merely a new incarnation of antisemitism,[2][6] lists eight identifiers for antisemitism, and presents five methods for combating anti-Zionism.[2]
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| The Daily Telegraph |   [6] |
The book received four out of five stars by Con Coughlin, a defense editor for The Daily Telegraph.[6] A review in the journal Israel Affairs by Roza El-Eini said that the book left "no doubt as to the full extent of the threat [Israelophobia] is to the Jewish people and to Israel."[2] George Chesterton of the London Standard called the book "particularly timely,"[5] whereas Roger Boyes of The Times opined that it could have made a stronger argument against anti-Zionism.[1] New Humanist writer Keith Kahn-Harris was more critical, describing the book as "an expression of angry, inert futility."[7]