Footnotes:

1) When Jews do well, they are often blamed for being overly successful. When Jews are poor, they are often maligned as “leeches on society.”  When Jews are uneducated, they are blamed for their lack of education.  When Jews are educated, they are accused of being too educated. When Jews assimilate, they are criticized for being too assimilated.  When Jews don’t assimilate, they are seen as being too Jewish.  Whatever it is, the nations of the world find an excuse to hate the Jews.

Antisemitism is prejudice, hatred, or discrimination against Jews, often manifesting as hostile or violent acts toward Jewish individuals, their property, or institutions. It can include negative stereotypes, conspiracy theories, Holocaust denial or distortion, and hostility toward the state of Israel or Zionism, especially when it applies a double standard or denies the Jewish people their right to self-determination. 

Antisemitism is not a new phenomenon. The first examples in the Torah of antisemitism against the Jews as a Nation was when the new Pharaoh in Egypt said there was a “Jewish Problem” and initiated anti-Jewish decrees. Despite the fact that the Jewish people contributed more than others to the economic abundance of Egypt, particularly Joseph (and the slaves).  Another early example in the Torah of antisemitism against the Jews as a Nation, was as soon as the nation of Israel left Egypt, they were attacked by Amalek.

Here is more information about antisemitism by author and historian, Rabbi Ken Spiro:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Kgktu3acQ

2) People lie for many reasons, including but not limited to: self-preservation, protection of one’s ego, avoiding shame, protection of others, social and personal gain, emotional comfort, mental health and coping, and more.

3)  Magentaindigena (@Magenta) posted: Hey world, let’s set the record straight. 

https://x.com/magentaindigena/status/1978337434199851490?s=51

4) Those people who are antisemitic, who are Jew-haters, say these kinds of things.

5) While exact, verified birth statistics for the entire period of October 7, 2023, to October 7, 2025, are limited due to the ongoing conflict, various United Nations agencies and NGOs have provided significant estimates of births during this time.  Key statistics and estimates:

A)  Pre-War Baseline: In 2021, around 58,000 babies were born in Gaza annually, a figure that highlights both the existing high birth rate and the significant number of new lives entering a war zone.

B)  Daily Birth Rate: Throughout much of the specified period of October 7, 2023, to October 7, 2025, several United Nations agencies and international non-governmental organizations data reports an estimated 130 babies were born daily in Gaza—an average of a baby every 10 minutes. That is 130 (births per day) x 365 (days in one year) x 2 (Number of years) = 94,900 births.

Data Collection Challenges: The figures are primarily estimates from humanitarian organizations (like UNICEF, UNFPA, UNRWA, Save the Children, WHO, and various other Arab News outlet reports) due to the collapse of the healthcare system and infrastructure, making systematic data collection extremely difficult.

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/joint-statement-unicef-who-unfpa-and-unrwa-women-and-newborns-bearing-brunt-conflict

6) The fallacious statement, that “Israel is committing genocide,” is in no way true, the facts don’t remotely support this outlandish statement, and reality shows Israel’s accuser’s selective criticism.  If that preposterous statement were actually true, Israel would be doing a pretty bad job of it. 

Statements that “Israel is committing genocide,” are a classic example of unfounded antisemitic conspiracy theories. While various sources, including human rights organizations and governments, have issued genocide alerts and identified multiple ongoing mass atrocities, there is no single, universally agreed-upon official list of active genocides.  The term “genocide” has a specific legal definition and official determinations are complex.  Here is a short list of just some additional facts and examples among many that highlight the most prominent situations frequently identified with ongoing mass killings or genocide alerts:

A) Sudan (especially Darfur): The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has involved widespread ethnic killings, mass graves, and sexual violence, leading to a US government determination of genocide by the RSF.

B) Myanmar (Burma): Ongoing state-led mass killings are occurring against the Rohingya, as well as against civilians who oppose the military junta and other ethnic minorities like the Karen and Kachin.

C) Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): The eastern DRC is home to over 100 armed groups, where millions have been displaced and daily abuses, including extrajudicial killings and forced labor, are common, leading to alerts for potential mass atrocities.

D) Ethiopia (Tigray and Amhara regions): Following the conflict in Tigray, active genocide alerts have been issued for the Amhara population, who face targeted killings by various armed groups and state forces.

E) Nigeria: Violence involving groups like Boko Haram and Fulani militias has resulted in numerous deaths, particularly targeting Christian communities and other civilians, prompting an "Active Genocide Alert" from the Lemkin Institute.

Other areas of concern with significant risk of mass atrocities or ongoing violence include:

• South Sudan

• Syria

• China (Uyghurs in Xinjiang)

• Central African Republic

7)  The fallacious statement, that “Israel controls the world,” is in no way true, the facts don’t remotely support this ridiculous statement, and reality clearly shows Israel’s accuser’s selective criticism.  If that preposterous statement were actually true, Israel would be doing a pretty bad job of it.

Statements that “Israel controls the world” are a classic example of unfounded antisemitic conspiracy theories.  The state of Israel is one country among nearly 200 in the world.  Statements claiming world control by any single nation are vast oversimplifications that ignore the complex, multi-polar nature of global power and governance.  Here is a short list of just some additional facts and examples among many that demonstrate that Israel does not control the world:

A)  Global Influence is Shared: Influence in world affairs is distributed among many different countries, international organizations, multinational corporations, and non-state actors. No single nation has exclusive control.

B)  Economic Scale: While Israel has a developed economy, their GDP is significantly smaller than those of major world economies.  It does not dictate global financial markets or economic policies of other nations.

C) International Relations: Israel engages in diplomacy, forms alliances, and faces international criticism and sanctions, indicating it is an actor within the global community, not a controller of it. Its policies and actions are frequently debated and contested in international forums such as the United Nations.

D) Political Structure: Israel is a parliamentary democracy with its own government and political processes.  It operates within the international system, subject to international law and global political dynamics, like any other nation.

E)  Population Size: With approximately 9.9 million inhabitants, Israel's population is relatively small compared to global powers like China (over 1.4 billion), India (over 1.4 billion), and the United States (over 340 million).

F)  Military Power: Israel maintains a strong national defense force, the IDF, necessary for its regional security, but it does not possess the military capacity to control the world. It is one of many nations with armed forces, not an omnipotent global authority.

8) There are 49 Muslim-majority countries that are full member states of the United Nations and belong to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).  There are additional non-Muslim-majority states that also belong to the OIC.

The list of 49 OIC member countries with a Muslim majority that are also United Nations member states include: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, The Gambia, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey (also spelled Türkiye), Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Yemen. 

The OIC members that are full United Nations member states but do not have a Muslim majority are: Benin, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Mozambique, Suriname, Togo, and Uganda.

9) Islamic financial groups, including those associated with the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), actively engage with and contribute to discussions within the World Economic Forum (WEF) and G20 economies.  They work with bodies like the WEF, World Bank, and G20 to promote Islamic finance as a mainstream tool.  Islamic finance is seen by the G20 as a tool to support G20 priorities, such as Africa's growth, with G20 working groups considering Islamic finance products.  The World Bank established a Global Islamic Finance Development Center, for the purpose of knowledge sharing, with the WEF to research and promote understanding of Islamic finance.  Organizations like the WIEF provide platforms for discussion.  In essence, Islamic finance isn't separate; it's being integrated into mainstream global economic discussions by major players like the WEF, World Bank, and G20 to achieve broader economic and social objectives, with WIEF and similar groups playing a vital role in this convergence.

10) From: What Israelis Really Think about Jesus, Messianic Jews and Christianity (except what is written below in italics within the parenthesis).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoM6fi9AvNY

Jews do not want to rule the world.  They don’t send missionaries all over the world to spread Judaism (world events do a good job of that for them by continuously exiling them).  Judaism is different.  Jews just want to be left alone to practice their religion freely.  If you want to convert to Judaism, then great, but you will typically have to work on convincing them why you should, and it is a very long process.

11) The fallacious statement, that “Israel is apartheid,” is in no way true, the facts don’t remotely support this ridiculous statement, and reality clearly shows Israel’s accuser’s selective criticism.  If that preposterous statement were actually true, Israel would be doing a pretty bad job of it.

Statements that “Israel is apartheid” are a classic example of  unfounded antisemitic conspiracy theories.  Arguments saying that Israel is not an apartheid state typically focus on its legal framework, democratic institutions, and the rights afforded to its citizens, emphasizing that the situation is a complicated territorial conflict as opposed to one based on racial supremacy.  Here is a short list of just some additional facts and examples among many that demonstrate that Israel is not apartheid:

A) Definition of Apartheid:  Legal scholars and government officials arguing against the apartheid designation often point to the internationally recognized definition of apartheid as “institutionalized racial regime” and contend that Israel's legal structure does not meet this threshold, as discrimination is not based on inherent racial inferiority but on national and security considerations.

B) Equal Legal Rights for Citizens:  Israeli law guarantees equal rights to all citizens regardless of religion or ethnicity, as enshrined in its Basic Laws and various anti-discrimination statutes.  Arab citizens have the right to vote, form political parties, serve in the Knesset (parliament), and hold positions in the judiciary and civil service, which is presented as evidence of a functioning democracy.

C) Presence of Arab Political Participation:  Arab political parties and representatives have long been active members of the Knesset and have even joined governing coalitions, demonstrating their ability to influence national policy from within the system.

D) Integrated Public Life:  Proponents argue that Israeli society is integrated in many aspects, including in universities, workplaces, hospitals, and public spaces, where Jewish and Arab citizens interact daily.

E)  Judicial System and the Rule of Law:  Israel has an independent judiciary, including the Supreme Court, which has a history of hearing petitions and occasionally ruling against government actions, even on matters related to security and the rights of minorities. This is cited as a mechanism for upholding the rule of law and protecting rights.

F) Nature of the Conflict:  A central argument is that the restrictions in the West Bank and Gaza are security measures in response to ongoing conflict and terrorism, not part of a systemic policy of racial oppression. The argument puts forth that these measures are temporary and linked to the status of the territories, which are outside of sovereign Israel, rather than the rights of citizens within Israel proper.

12) While few Muslim-majority countries have outright “legal” bans on Jewish citizens living or visiting today, many, like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Pakistan, Syria, and Yemen, restrict Israeli passport holders and severely limit religious freedom, often through hostile laws, antisemitic education, or refusal of visas, making it practically impossible for Jews (especially Israelis) to live or visit, reflecting widespread non-recognition of Israel and restrictions on non-Muslim practice.

13) The fallacious statement, that “Jews control the media,” is in no way true, the facts don’t remotely support this ridiculous statement, and reality clearly shows Israel’s accuser’s selective criticism.  If that preposterous statement were actually true, Israel would be doing a pretty bad job of it.

Statements that “Jews control the media” are a classic example of unfounded antisemitic conspiracy theories.  The divisive narrative has been used historically to foster mistrust and prejudice against Jewish people.  Here is a short list of just some additional facts and examples among many that demonstrate that Jews do not control the media.

A) Diverse Ownership:  Major media companies are owned by a wide range of individuals and publicly traded corporations with diverse shareholders such as large conglomerates like Disney, Comcast, and Warner Brothers.

B) Widespread Employment:  Millions of people from different ethnicities, religions, and nationalities work in media globally.  Newsrooms and entertainment studios employ people of all backgrounds, reflecting the general population more than any single, controlling group.

C) Market Share:  While Jewish individuals have held influential roles in media, their presence does not amount to a “monopoly” or “control” over the vast, competitive media landscape. The idea that a small group could control global media is laughable and not feasible given its massive scale.

D) Industry Complexity:  The media industry is highly fragmented, with countless outlets, platforms, and forms of media, from global news networks to local independent bloggers. No single group can dictate content across such a complex ecosystem.

E) Lack of Evidence:  The claim, which has no credible evidence to back it up, has undergone numerous scholarly and journalistic investigations which consistently refute the notion of any person or monolithic group’s control over the media.

14) The fallacious statement, that “Israel was the cause of old wars,” is in no way true, the facts don’t remotely support this ridiculous statement, and reality clearly shows Israel’s accuser’s selective criticism.  If that preposterous statement were actually true, Israel would be doing a pretty bad job of it.

Statements that “Israel was the cause of old wars,” are a classic example of unfounded antisemitic conspiracy theories.  The claim is historically inaccurate, as numerous ancient conflicts occurred for a wide array of reasons driven by powerful empires and regional dynamics, often with ancient Israel as a participant, a victim, or a vassal state, but not the sole cause.  In essence, historical records indicate that ancient Israel was one among many nations in a volatile region, and its involvement in conflicts was typically a response to, or a consequence of, the actions of powerful surrounding empires and complex regional dynamics.  Here is a short list of just some additional historical facts and examples among many that demonstrate this:

A) Geopolitical Location and Imperial Ambition:  The ancient Israelite kingdoms were located in the strategically important Syro-Palestinian corridor, a land bridge between major powers in Mesopotamia (Assyria, Babylon) and Egypt.  This location made the region a frequent battleground for these empires as they sought to expand their territory and control trade routes, often drawing the Israelites into conflicts not of their own initiation.

B) Conflicts Involved Multiple Powers:  Many significant ancient wars in the Near East were driven by shifting alliances and power struggles among empires like the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans.  Ancient Israel was frequently a smaller kingdom that had to navigate, or was subjugated by, these larger forces.

C) Participation in Coalitions: In some cases, Israelite kings joined multi-state coalitions to resist a common, external threat.  For example, King Ahab of Israel contributed forces to a coalition of 11 kings that fought against the Assyrian King Shalmaneser III at the Battle of Qarqar in 853 BCE.

D) Internal Strife and Civil Wars:  A number of conflicts in ancient Israelite history were internal, such as the Jeroboam's Revolt which split the united monarchy into the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and the civil war during the time of the Judges.  These conflicts were driven by internal political, religious, and economic disputes, not external factors caused by all of "Israel".

E) Diverse Causes of Other Civilizations' Wars:  Numerous wars occurred across the ancient world (in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Persia, etc.) that had no involvement from Israel.  These were caused by factors such as succession disputes, resource control, trade route dominance, and imperial expansion, none of which were instigated by Israel. 

F) External Aggression and Invasions: Ancient Israel and Judah were often the victims of invasion.  The Assyrian Empire, under kings like Shalmaneser V and Sennacherib, launched brutal campaigns that resulted in the destruction of the Northern Kingdom of Israel (723 BCE) and the siege of Jerusalem (701 BCE).  Also, the Neo-Babylonian Empire, under Nebuchadnezzar II, conquered Jerusalem, destroyed the First Temple, and deported much of the population in 587 BCE after King Zedekiah rebelled against Babylonian rule. Additionally, the Roman Empire eventually incorporated the region and brutally suppressed major Jewish revolts, such as the First Jewish–Roman War (66–73 CE) and the Bar Kokhba revolt (132–136 CE), in response to Jewish nationalism and Roman policies.

15) The fallacious statement, that “Israel are occupiers,” is in no way true, the facts don’t remotely support this ridiculous statement, and reality clearly shows Israel’s accuser’s selective criticism.  If that preposterous statement were actually true, Israel would be doing a pretty bad job of it.

Statements that “Israel are occupiers” are a classic example of unfounded antisemitic conspiracy theories.  Arguments that challenge the characterization of Israel as an “occupier” focus primarily on the legal status of the territories, historical claims, and the nature of control.  Here is a short list of just some additional historical facts and examples among many that demonstrate that this s not true.

A) Disputed, Not Occupied Territory:  Israeli leaders and some legal experts argue the West Bank (Judea and Samaria) is "disputed territory," not occupied territory in the legal sense.  The argument says that, under international law, a territory can only be "occupied" if it is taken from a recognized sovereign power.  Jordan's 1950 annexation of the West Bank was only recognized by two countries and therefore did not confer sovereign title.

B) Historical and Indigenous Rights:  Proponents of this view assert that the Jewish people have historical, indigenous, and legal claims to the land, rooted in ancient history and recognized in international instruments like the League of Nations Mandate for Palestine.  From this perspective, the Jewish people are not foreign occupiers in their own ancestral homeland.

C) Defensive War:  Israel's control of the territories began after the Six-Day War (starting 6/5/67 and lasting through 6/10/67), which Israel maintains was a war of self-defense after being attacked by neighboring Arab states.  Some argue that under these circumstances, the acquisition of territory does not constitute an illegal occupation, though this issue is widely disputed in the international community.

D)  No Unilateral Withdrawal Mandate:  Proponents of this view argue UN Security Council Resolution 242, which calls for withdrawal from "territories" occupied in the 1967 conflict, does not require a full withdrawal from all territories to the 1949 armistice lines.  The resolution calls for secure and recognized boundaries for all states in the region, implying that the final borders were to be determined through negotiations.

E)  Oslo Accords and Palestinian Authority (PA) Control:  The Oslo Accords established the Palestinian Authority (PA) which assumed governing responsibilities in designated areas (Areas A and B) of the West Bank and Gaza.  In these areas, the PA manages most civilian life, and critics of the "occupier" label argue Israel does not (or until more recently after the murderous 10/7/23 attack on Israel, did not) exercise day-to-day control there, challenging the definition of "effective control" required for military occupation under international law.

F)  Gaza Disengagement:  In 2005, Israel unilaterally withdrew all its military forces and settlers from the Gaza Strip, ending a permanent "boots on the ground" military presence.  Israel argues this ended its occupation of Gaza, though the UN and some international bodies still consider it an occupying power due to ongoing control of airspace, naval blockade, and border crossings.

16)  For one of the most interesting discussions of Antisemitism that I have heard, listen to Blake Cohen’s “Third Rail Judaism” podcast with guest Tzvi Kilov: “Is Antisemitism Divine?”  March 4, 2026.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/third-rail-judaism/id1786162244?i=1000753097059&r=1

17) From Unboxing Judaism Podcast with Rabbi Yaakov Nagel & Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: Ep. 25 - Mamdani, Tucker and Jewish Pride, November 29, 2025.

There hasn’t been 10 years without a massacre of Jews in the last 2,000 years.  The following list (from 250 CE to 2023 CE) was compiled by Rabbi Ken Spiro: