Netanyahu isn’t the reason pop singers spout blood libels

The article argues that the decline in Israel's popularity and the rise of antisemitism, exemplified by the controversy surrounding rapper Macklemore and musician Ed Sheeran, cannot be solely attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's tour after making "genocide" and "apartheid" claims against Israel, leading to criticism of Sheeran and Robert Kraft, who owns venues where Sheeran was to perform. Sheeran later apologized for not supporting Macklemore and stated, "What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate." The author contends that the issue is not Netanyahu's alleged "radicalism" but rather the mainstream acceptance of the "genocide" blood libel against Israel, fueled by a generation of journalists influenced by leftist ideologies and a willingness to spread Hamas propaganda. This widespread belief, the article concludes, transcends specific Israeli policies or leaders, indicating a deeper, global surge in antisemitism.