Myths & Facts

ISRAEL ADVOCACY 101

ISRAEL & ZIONIST EDUCATION

Myths & Facts Online:

The Campaign to Delegitimize Israel

Source: Virtual Jewish Library

INDEX OF MYTHS:

• – “Anti–Semitism is a result of Israeli policies.”
• – “Supporters of Israel only criticize Arabs and never Israelis.”
• – “Academic freedom means any criticism of Israel is permissible in a university.”
• – “American universities should divest from companies that do business in Israel.”
• – “Advocates for Israel try to silence critics by labeling them anti–Semitic.”
• – “The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement originated with Palestinians seeking to promote peace and justice.”
• – “The Palestinian people are vigorous supporters of the BDS movement.”
• – “Campus delegitimization campaigns are successful.”
• – “The BDS movement advocates peace.”
• – “The BDS movement advocates for a two–state solution.”
• – “BDS activists promote unity on college campuses.”
• – “Selective boycotts advance prospects for Palestinian-Israeli peace.”