Iran has come out of the shadows and attacked Israel directly. **Read OP before posting**

The Israeli government shouting "antisemitism" at every turn, is wrong.

Having problems with the Israeli state is just that - having problems with the Israeli state.

Terms like 'antisemitic card' are objectionable. Only someone with antisemitic leanings would use it. It's like saying, "I'm not prejudiced, I have some black friends." Likewise, "well overplayed" has an implication that's antisemitic, too.

As is trying to use 'Zionist' as a pejorative. It's like using "Catholic" as a pejorative. Zionism is a fundamental tenet of Judaism, they're intertwined. But, it's stylish these days to say, "anyone that supports the Israeli government is a Zionist and Zionism bad."

Trying to shout down all uses of antisemitism as invalid is… antisemitic. There are plenty of examples of it, even on this small, mostly Irish web site. It's a thing. And as is widely reported, there is a rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide.

edit: typo

I was sent a video of a religious Jewish boy weightlifting on Instagram that was full of anti semitic comments- some were from Irish people too. I am not a defender of Israel as should be apparent by now, but that stuff was hard to read. I know there are some posters that try to equate any criticism of Israel as anti semitic to deflect criticism of Israeli Government policies, but at the same time there is a lot of anti semitism about if that video is anything to go by.

I had the same reaction when I heard of a rabbi, who doesn't think the state of Israel should exist, was living in Tel Aviv.

Definitely something not right about it at all tbh. The media played it like a major attack for hrs after the initial report. Who fed them that info?

Israel is a made up settler colony which is a canker sore in the Middle East. Does anyone ever wonder how a small nation of less than 7 million can afford nuclear weapons? All the other nations with nuclear arms are G10 countries with huge economies.

Jeez that's the sort of article I'd expect to see in the Jerusalem Post not Haaretz. So Bibi poll numbers are going back up because he listened to the Americans. It could also be that he held off on a major strike to try and get US approval for going into Rafah.

Funny, I don't recall allegations of antisemitism here towards those who point out Israel's committing a genocide.

Allegations of antisemitism for antisemitic statements ("Jews run the media/Jews run Wall Street/Congressmen have Israeli passports/…") sure, they're deserved.

"As for most Irish people not knowing Jews, I work with a secular Jew who is appalled with what's happening in Gazza."

Rightly so. Who was it claimed Irish people not knowing Jews again?

You want proof that a hugely disproportionate number of Jews work in the entertainment industry, journalism and finance ?

So, you're saying that Jewish people are 'disproportionately' involved in finance, entertainment, etc. Define disproportionately - what's the Jewish population of the US, and how many are involved in the industries you mention?

What percentage of the employees in these industries are Christian? Atheist? Muslim?

Because a CEO, or a dozen CEO's, with Jewish surnames really means nothing - maybe Jewish people succeed in these fields because of their own efforts, but these companies/industries have hundreds of thousands of employees.

I tell you whats sinister, starting vague conspiratorial statements with 'Jews have...' as if they're all a singular entity.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-used-radar-evading-missile-in-strike-on-iranian-s-300-near-natanz-report/

I remember hearing for years how formidable the Russian s-300 and 400 air defense system was. I think the war in Ukraine and this strike shows Russian military equipment is inferior to western military kit. Exports of Russian military equipment must have taken a big hit in the last couple of years. Also if this report is true then it's no wonder the Iranians are keen to move on.

Some reports now saying that the strike on the consulate killed the entire IRGC command (the guys responsible for attacks on Israel from Syria/Lebanon including Mohammad Reza Zahedi and Mohammad Hadi Rahimi). Apparently they thought the consulate was safe and the last place the Israeli's would bomb. There's also a hint that Syria or some insiders there might not be 100% onside with Iran.