Robert Kraft was right about Macklemore, the explanation was all wrong – opinion

The article argues that Robert Kraft's decision to remove Macklemore from a performance was correct, but the explanation for it was flawed. Instead of focusing on Macklemore, the author contends that the focus should be on challenging the "hateful lies" he spread about Israel, specifically accusations of "genocide" and "apartheid." The author states that Macklemore was not entitled to a platform to disseminate these claims, drawing a parallel to the cancellation of Matisyahu's concerts due to his support for Israel. The piece emphasizes that these accusations are a modern "blood libel" and that the Jewish community must confront these lies directly, rather than merely condemning antisemitism or trying to prove Jewish decency. The author concludes that defending Israel against these false charges is crucial, asserting that "Robert Kraft is a hero for standing up. Now it is our job to stand with him–and fight the lies."