Oren Segel on the Dangerous Conflation of Jewish Identity With Israeli State Policy

Andrew Cuomo and ADL executive Oren Segal discuss the alarming rise of anti-Semitism and the dangerous conflation of Jewish identity with Israeli state policy. Using a violent attack on a Michigan synagogue as a case study, they critique the rhetorical ignorance that attempts to justify targeting American Jews based on their religious or institutional names. Segal emphasizes that while political criticism of a government is valid, protesting at places of worship is a normalization of hate that requires a forceful response from both law enforcement and social media platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices