The IHRA definition has already been used in British universities to censor several antiIsrael protests
São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes signs a commitment to a definition of antiSemitism that could limit criticism of the Zionist regime
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247 ProPalestine activists are concerned about São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes’ signing of a commitment in which the city adheres to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antiSemitism, which has already been used by countries that view the concept as political tool to silence critics of the Israeli regime, according to Human Rights Watch, a human rights NGO.
City Hall defended signing the pledge as a way to combat antiSemitism, as did Zionist organizations such as Conib, which warned of a sharp increase in complaints. At the same time, the genocide of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, where Israel says it is fighting Hamas, has sparked a wave of criticism of Zionism and protests calling for the end of the State of Israel. In this context, the extreme right advocates equating antiZionism with antiSemitism.
According to the IHRA working definition, “antiSemitism is a particular perception of Jews that may manifest itself as hatred toward Jews.” Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antiSemitism are directed against Jewish or nonJewish persons and/or their property. Institutions Jewish community and religious institutions.”
According to Human Rights Watch, the IHRA definition was used in British universities to censor several activities planned for “Israel Apartheid Week” in 2017, citing the same definition adopted in São Paulo.
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The next major Brazilian capital to adopt the IHRA definition should be Rio de Janeiro.