Richard Schuberth Denounces the Left's "New" Antisemitism

Vienna-based author and essayist Richard Schuberth has sharply criticized what he describes as the "new" antisemitism emerging from the left. Schuberth argues that many individuals protesting in support of Palestine are misguided, falling prey to what he calls "chimera of antisemitism." He suggests their protests are often based on a distorted image of Israel rather than its reality.

Schuberth contends that these activists, whom he labels "Rich Kids" and "ethno-dreamers," are unwilling to confront the actual societal contradictions within their own countries. Instead, they focus their animosity on Israel, a nation geographically comparable in size to Switzerland. He posits that Israel serves as a convenient scapegoat for the hatred of "progressives" and those influenced by post-colonial studies on university campuses.

The article references Irish activists welcoming returnees from a Gaza aid flotilla in Dublin, implying a connection between such actions and the broader movement Schuberth critiques. The piece suggests that the "Global Intifada" has become a sort of gift to a scattered left-wing movement, allowing them to project their grievances onto a distant target.