The United States "enthusiastically embraces" the working definition of anti-Semitism by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), the Jewish Insider reported on Monday, quoting a letter from Secretary of State Antony Blinken to American Zionist Movement President Richard Heideman.
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The IHRA working definition defines anti-Semitism as "hatred toward Jews" and lists a multitude of examples of such hatred, including Holocaust denial and "claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor."
It has been criticized by some as limiting freedom of expression and academic freedom, as well as stifling legitimate criticisms of Israel by equating them to anti-Semitism.
In the letter, Blinken stresses the long-running ties between Israel and the US and affirming Washington's commitment to fighting attempts to delegitimize Israel.
Blinken also reiterated the Biden administration's stance in favor of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Blinken said the US was eager "to counter Holocaust distortion and combat anti-Semitism and other forms of intolerance abroad while we strengthen our efforts at home," Jewish Insider reported.
This article was first published by i24NEWS.
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