Two Israeli researchers: The accusation of anti-Semitism is a "Iron Dome" against critics of the Gaza war.

In a joint article, Israeli researchers Shimon Stein and Moshe Zimmerman warned that the accusation of "anti-Semitism" has become a kind of "verbal iron dome" used by Israel to deflect any criticism directed at it, especially in the context of the ongoing war on the Gaza Strip.

The researchers noted that this verbal dome replaces objective discussion about Israel's behavior, allowing Israeli politicians and diplomats to avoid re-evaluating their policies or apologizing for them when necessary.

These statements come at a time when Israel is facing widespread criticism from the international community for what human rights organizations describe as genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of more than 62,000 Palestinians.

Stein and Zimmerman also pointed out that the increasing use of the accusations of anti-Semitism and the Holocaust harms the struggle against real anti-Semitism and undermines the memory of the Holocaust.

The researchers mentioned that this tactic is not limited to the Israeli government but also includes the public and the media, where it is frequently used whenever they face criticism.

The researchers considered that Israel's portrayal of itself as a representative of all Jews makes Jews around the world more vulnerable and turns them into hostages of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

As the war continues, the Israeli claim that Palestinians started the war loses its strength, as the world recognizes that Israel contributes to prolonging the conflict.

In conclusion, Stein and Zimmerman called for a reconsideration of the use of these accusations, emphasizing that they do not serve Israeli interests but rather harm them.