Is there difference between accusing Israel and criticizing its policies – Criticism is generally levied against a policy that all agree is true, but opinions differ whether the policy is proper or needs correction. | The Jerusalem Post

‘The Americans we constantly see criticize Israel, whether in Washington, on college campuses or on social media are nothing short of antisemites!” These exact words and their sentiments have been said repeatedly as the rise and rancor of criticism of Israel in America is becoming louder and more frequent.
The pushback against the criticism, characterizing it as antisemitism is directly commensurate with the rise of anti-Zionist and anti-Israel voices throughout America. Many in the pro-Israel community don’t seem willing to allow criticism of Israel to go unanswered and are willing to go beyond refuting the accusations and call it antisemitism.