Mehdi Hasan: Antisemitism Debate Explained #mehdihasan #israel #antisemitism #politics #news

In 2025, debates about antisemitism and anti-Zionism in Europe and America are heating up again — and this time, they’ve reached Twitter and Bluesky. When journalist Dan Hodges asked whether Jews are being properly protected on the streets of Britain, Mehdi Hasan fired back, accusing him of “conflating Jews with Israel.” But was that accusation correct under the IHRA working definition of antisemitism? This video breaks down exactly what the IHRA definition says — and exposes how it’s being misunderstood in public discourse.

We’ll analyze the meaning of the IHRA’s working definition and explain why it matters in today’s climate of rising antisemitism. As Israeli football fans were barred from a match in Birmingham due to security fears, Hodges raised a legitimate question about Jewish safety — one that Hasan dismissed too quickly. Understanding the IHRA definition isn’t about politics; it’s about ensuring accuracy and awareness when discussing hate and discrimination.

This video offers a clear and factual explanation of how the IHRA definition has evolved through history, why it’s often misrepresented online, and what the misunderstanding between Mehdi Hasan and Dan Hodges reveals about the broader debate over anti-Zionism and antisemitism in Europe and America. Stay tuned to understand the full context — and why getting this right in 2025 matters more than ever.

מאהדי חסן: הוויכוח על אנטישמיות מוסבר

مهدي حسن: شرح الجدل حول معاداة السامية

Mehdi Hasan : Le débat sur l'antisémitisme expliqué

Mehdi Hasan: El debate sobre el antisemitismo explicado

Mehdi Hasan: Antisemitismdebatten förklarad

Sources:

Mehdi Hasan's post: https://x.com/mehdirhasan/status/1978891278273085579

IHRA definition: https://holocaustremembrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ihra-antisemitism-guide-sports.pdf

Attributions:

Israeli Football Fans Image by joshjdss. https://flickr.com/photos/109430286@N06/21501576431/in/photostream/

Mehdi Hasan Image by Policy Exchange. https://www.flickr.com/photos/policyexchange/8050923176/in/album-72157631683988076/

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