119: Israelophobia: Jake Wallis Simons on the newest version of the oldest hatred

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Let’s confront the latest expression of antisemitism: that which hates Jewish people for the State of Israel. I’m delighted that Jake Wallis Simons has given his first interview about his new book to Jonny Gould’s Jewish State, “Israelophobia: The Newest Version of the Oldest Hatred and What To Do About It”.

We can’t really have a conversation about Jew-hate in the 21st century without confronting those who try to separate anti-Zionism from antisemitism.

Because 9/10 Jews say Israel is key to their Jewish identity and it never takes long for antisemitism to spring from slurs which start with Israel. Enter Jake, editor of the Jewish Chronicle, who also writes for the Spectator, the Telegraph and you’ve seen him on Sky News reviewing the papers. He also spent time overseas as a foreign correspondent.

The time is ripe to discuss Israelophobia, the newest mutation of the oldest hatred. Jake’s book is out on 7th September and you can preorder it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Israelophobia-Newest-Version-Oldest-Hatred/dp/1408719274?nodl=1&dplnkId=67bc639c-0008-4097-a727-7d2f69c64ad5

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