Douglas Murray argues that the intense global focus on Israel is driven more by anti-Semitism than genuine concern for human rights. He highlights the lack of protests over Muslim casualties in other conflicts like Syria and Yemen, noting that these tragedies receive little attention compared to Israel’s actions.
Murray points out the hypocrisy of criticizing Israel while other countries, particularly in the Muslim world, fail to offer meaningful support to Palestinians. This failure is rooted in long-standing political agendas and resentment towards Israel’s success and existence.
He concludes that the disproportionate condemnation of Israel reflects a deeper, evolving form of anti-Semitism. This “shapeshifting virus” adapts over time, shifting from religious to racial to nationalistic justifications, but it remains a constant force in global politics.