The letter seems to be fitting into a pattern of pro-Israel organizations, such as Canary Mission and Betar, targeting critics of Israel’s military actions, as well as supporters of Palestinian self-determination. Betar says it has provided lists of noncitizen protesters to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security, and other government agencies, recommending deportation.

  • Carmakazi@lemmy.world
    261·
    12 days ago

    Canary Mission and Betar should be investigated as (likely unregistered) foreign agents of Israel and be criminally charged as such. But of course that won’t happen.

      • Carmakazi@lemmy.world
        121·
        12 days ago

        Imagine if the US told France to arrest and deport a legal French citizen because they criticized the Iraq War.

        The fact that this sort of influence mongering is normal is fucking crazy. We aren’t in charge of our own national interest because we’re led by a bunch of faithless mercenaries.

        • RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          81·
          12 days ago

          It’s worse because this is just US based douchebags collaborating with ICE. It’s like they never learned anything from SS collaborators.

          • Keeponstalin@lemmy.world
            91·
            12 days ago

            Of course they have, that’s where they got their playbook. Like with the ‘enhanced interrogation techniques’ under Bush

  • A_norny_mousse@feddit.org
    231·
    12 days ago

    Calling out atrocities commited by Israeli soldiers is not antisemitism.
    Criticizing the Israeli government is not antisemitism.
    Being against aggressive settlement is not antisemitism.

  • NastyNative@mander.xyzEnglish
    51·
    12 days ago

    These individuals have been expelled from multiple countries throughout history. At some point, it is important for them to reflect on their actions. The most effective course of action we can take is to boycott Israeli businesses and show our support for Palestine.