ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA NEWS RELEASE ZOA Concerned: Israeli Prime Minister Bennet Condemns the Anti-Israel New Israel Fund (NIF), Yet Deborah Lipstadt Praises NIF; Accuses NIF’s Critics of “McCarthyism” Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) President Morton A. Klein released the following statement: Last week, the ZOA wrote that Emory University Prof. Deborah Lipstadt is the wrong choice to become the U.S. Special Envoy to Combating Antisemitism, due to Lipstadt’s partisan focus and statements. We expressed concerns that Lipstadt will ignore or give far too little attention to antisemitism from leftist and Islamist BDS groups and Israel-bashing NGOs. (“ZOA: Deborah Lipstadt is a Divisive, Partisan, Wrong Choice for Antisemitism Envoy,” July 30, 2021.) ZOA has now found more evidence that Lipstadt should be disqualified: In 2015, Lipstadt wrote an article in the Forward defending and praising the anti-Israel “New Israel Fund” (NIF), while Israeli PM Naphtali Bennett and others condemn NIF for absurdly calling Israel a “war criminal” and much more. NIF is and has been a major funder of NGOs (non-governmental organizations) that promote anti-Israel boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS), and that persistently demonize and harm the Jewish state and the IDF (Israel Defense Forces). Yet, Lipstadt wrongly praised NIF as “an organization that works ceaselessly to promote the progressive values of equality and democracy in Israel,” and that “seeks a Jewish State which protects the human rights of all its citizens.” Notably, Lipstadt wrongly accused pro-Israel individuals (Ronn Torossian and others) who appropriately criticized NIF and its donors, of “McCarthyism”; “demonizing NIF,” “having no shame,” engaging in a “smear campaign”; “name-calling and defamation”; “gutter level attacks”; “abuse and lies”; “character assassination of the worst kind”; “vilification” and being “the true enemies of the Jewish people.” Lipstadt’s defense of NIF―a major funder of Israel-demonization―and Lipstadt’s accusations that these pro-Israel truthtellers fighting antisemitism are the “true enemies of the Jewish people,” etc., surely should disqualify her from serving in the sensitive “Combating Antisemitism” envoy post. READ MORE In Case You Missed It... You can find information on more of President Biden's appointments HERE. ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us News Videos ZOA Report Events Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2021, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]