Dr. Edi Cohen Denounces 'Jewish Terror' Term as Antisemitic Campaign

Dr. Edi Cohen criticized the use of the term "Jewish terror" in Israeli discourse during a Sunday interview on the Yoman Tzoharim program on Channel 14. He argued that the phrase is non-existent and fuels global antisemitism, harming Jews worldwide. Cohen emphasized that associating terrorism with Jewish identity is baseless and dangerous, noting that Jews living abroad in countries like the US, Colombia, or Mexico are also negatively impacted by this narrative.

He described the term as sociologically and linguistically absurd and condemned the campaign against settler violence, which is often labeled as "Jewish terror." This campaign has intensified since the Simchat Torah massacre, with reports and commentaries frequently emerging before facts are fully established. Dr. Cohen's remarks come amid growing debates over settler violence and its portrayal in Israeli media and politics.

The campaign against settler violence, also called "Jewish terror," has been gaining momentum in recent years, according to Dr. Zvi Elhayani, who noted that reports on "Jewish terror" often precede complete fact-finding. Cohen's intervention highlights concerns that such terminology not only distorts reality but also exacerbates antisemitic sentiments globally.