The Brendan O'Neill Show Jonathan Sacerdoti: Two years of jihad against the Jews
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Oct 9, 2025 Jonathan Sacerdoti, a writer and broadcaster specializing in Israel and antisemitism, shares his insights on the alarming rise of antisemitism since October 7th. He discusses the Manchester synagogue attack and the profound fears it evoked within the Jewish community. Sacerdoti links public protests with rising violence, highlighting the dangerous normalization of hate rhetoric. He critiques the media’s role in distorting narratives and examines the implications of political recognition of Palestine. Their conversation paints a stark picture of contemporary antisemitism and its effects on society.
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When Criticism Becomes Threat
- Sacerdoti condemns slogans like 'from the river to the sea' and 'globalise the Intifada' as explicit calls for violence against Jews.
- He rejects claims that criticism of Israel is always distinct from antisemitism when rhetoric advocates killing Jews.
Flag On The Treadmill
- He described seeing a young woman at a gym unfurl a PLO flag and wear full Palestine regalia, showing political identity intrusion into daily life.
- Sacerdoti uses the example to show how intense personal identification with the cause can be irrational and performative.
Securitization As Normalised Reality
- Sacerdoti explains heavy security at Jewish sites has been normal for decades and has hardened into fortress-like design.
- He says security is necessary but treating symptoms won't remove the underlying causes of attacks.
