Spanish politician holds Jews accountable for Israeli policy

A city councillor in Spain has told an international aid meeting in Mallorca that Jews should be held accountable for supporting Israel.

Sonia Vivas, a member of the far-left Podemos party, which sits in the country’s governing coalition, criticised Israel and, when challenged, replied: “I haven’t spoken to all the Jews, but their government is elected and they’re voting for a government that constantly violates fundamental rights of Palestinians.”

According to the International Definition of Antisemitism, “Holding Jews collectively responsible for actions of the State of Israel” is an example of antisemitism.

Podemos became a member of Spain’s new coalition government after forming an alliance with the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party.

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