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BLiNK: Palestine conflict behind anti-Semitism rise - Max Blumenthal

Max Blumenthal tells Middle East Eye what he believes is behind a rise in anti-Semitism across Europe
Filmed and directed by William Pine and Charles B. Anthony

Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Europe. In the United Kingdom, attacks against the Jewish community rose by 50 percent in the first six months of 2015. 

American journalist and author Max Blumenthal talks to Charles B Anthony about what is behind this rise in anti-Semitism and analyses whether the Jewish community in the US is united when it comes to Israel. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzgQ0Hyn3mM

Listen to the full twelve minute podcast with Max Blumenthal, in which he discusses why Israeli politicians appear to have done an about-turn, suggesting Hamas must remain in control of the Gaza Strip:

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