But calling every act of anti-Israel resistance, including violent ones, “antisemitism” flattens reality, distorts public discourse and blocks urgently needed accountability. It erases the distinction between Jewish identity and Israeli state violence, and it’s designed to end the conversation before it starts. Like some hate (against Jews) is condemned, while other hate (against Palestinians, Muslims or those who challenge Israeli policy) remains unchallenged. Courage to stop using Jewish pain as cover for Jewish power. This opinion does not necessarily represent the views of Boulder Weekly.