The Intifada Was Globalized in Amsterdam

In the article "The Intifada Was Globalized in Amsterdam," Alan M. Dershowitz and Andrew Stein present three main arguments:

1. Escalation of Anti-Semitic Violence: The authors highlight a significant increase in anti-Semitic attacks, exemplified by the violent assaults on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam. They argue that such incidents represent a dangerous shift from verbal anti-Semitism to physical violence, indicating a global spread of the intifada.

2. Media Bias and Misrepresentation: The article criticizes certain media outlets for equating non-violent protests with violent assaults, thereby blurring the distinction between lawful expression and criminal behavior. This misrepresentation, according to the authors, undermines the seriousness of anti-Semitic violence and hinders appropriate legal responses.

3. Need for Legal Accountability: Dershowitz and Stein call for strict legal action against individuals who engage in anti-Semitic violence. They emphasize that while free speech should be protected, it must not extend to acts of violence, and perpetrators should face prosecution and, if convicted, imprisonment or deportation.

These arguments underscore the authors' concerns about the rising tide of anti-Semitism and the necessity for clear legal and societal boundaries to combat it.