The Schmooze Between: When Criticism of Israel Becomes Obsession

In this edition of The Schmooze Between, Don and Jared examine what they see as a growing double standard in the way Israel is covered, criticized and judged.The conversation begins with reports of dismissals and resignations inside Global Affairs Canada amid concerns about inappropriate contact with a foreign country, and the limited attention the story appeared to receive from major Canadian media outlets.From there, Don and Jared discuss the controversy surrounding Edmonton Councillor Michael Janz, the difference between supporting Palestinians and defending false or inflammatory claims, and the point at which criticism of Israel can cross into demonization or antisemitism.They also explore:• The disparity in scrutiny applied to Israel• The IHRA definition of antisemitism• The responsibility of public officials and social-media users• Whether replacing Benjamin Netanyahu would actually reduce hostility toward Israel• The role of community leaders navigating difficult political relationships• Why informed disagreement matters more than ideological loyaltyCriticism of Israel is legitimate. Accountability matters. But when Israel is held to standards applied to no other country, when does scrutiny become obsession?The Schmooze Between: When Criticism of Israel Becomes ObsessionLet us know where you agree, where you disagree, and where you believe the line should be drawn.Subscribe to The Schmooze with Don & Jared for conversations about Jewish life, Israel, politics, community and the stories shaping our world.#TheSchmooze #Israel #Antisemitism #IsraelDoubleStandard #CanadianPolitics #MediaScrutiny #JewishPodcast #MichaelJanz #IHRA #BenjaminNetanyahu