Summary
The article discusses antisemitism and its expressions through the author's personal experiences. It covers an event in 1983, when the terrorist group Hezbollah attacked U.S. military personnel in Lebanon, and the reactions the author faced for supporting Israel and America. It also highlights the author's confrontation with antisemitic attitudes both from Arab peers and a segment of white students and faculty at a U.S. university.
Key Facts
- In 1983, Hezbollah, a terrorist organization, attacked U.S. military personnel in Lebanon, killing 241 soldiers.
- The author was the editor of a college newspaper and wrote in support of America and Israel after the attack.
- The author experienced negative reactions from Arab peers for speaking against antisemitism.
- The writer was labeled negatively for calling out Arab antisemitism publicly.
- Some white students and faculty criticized the author for supporting Israel, suggesting it was due to a colonized mindset.
- The author was urged to read "The Wretched of the Earth," a book discussing colonialism and its impact on non-Western people.
