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Ex-GOP Candidate Likens Abortion to Holocaust, Calls for Trump to 'Decouple from Israel'
Mamdani's 'Anti-Zionism Is Not Antisemitism' Stance Draws Criticism from Jewish Groups
Dutch King Visits Synagogue, Urges 'Silent Majority' to Combat Rising Antisemitic Isolation

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You're listening to Antisemitism Watch, I'm Rachel Adler. Today, we examine Holocaust inversion, critiques of rhetoric surrounding anti-Zionism, and a royal call for unity.

We begin with a stark instance of Holocaust distortion. Far-right politician James Fishback, a former Florida gubernatorial candidate, delivered remarks at the University of Mississippi that drew controversy, according to JTA. Fishback likened abortion to the Holocaust, stating, “Abortion is a holocaust, and by every single historical metric available, it was worse than the other one,” claiming millions of fetuses had been killed since 1973. He also urged President Trump to 'decouple from Israel to save America,' and dismissed concerns about being labeled antisemitic, asserting that hostility against Christians was more virulent. Fishback was speaking at an event arranged by members of the University of Mississippi chapter of Turning Point USA.

Elsewhere, significant debate continues around the distinction between anti-Zionism and antisemitism. Zohran Mamdani told a crowd, “We are often tarred with the characterization of being antisemitic, and let's be clear—anti-Zionism is not antisemitism.” According to reporting reviewed for this episode, Mamdani's plan has been criticized for disregarding this distinction, leaving Jewish groups unsatisfied and highlighting a significant debate over definitions and their implications. This discussion was underscored at a prayer vigil where Jewish students challenged Mamdani's anti-Zionism, as noted by the Times of Israel.

In policy and institutional response, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands made a notable visit to The Hague’s Beth Jehoeda synagogue. According to ynet, the King met with members who described increasing isolation and insecurity since October 7th, including children changing schools and Jews concealing religious symbols. He urged the Dutch ‘silent majority’ to speak out against these trends.

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Sources:
- timesofisrael.com: https://www.timesofisrael.com/mamdani-antisemitism-plan-disregards-anti-zionism-leaving-jewish-groups-unsatisfied/
- Times of Israel (Telegram): https://t.me/TheTimesOfIsrael2022/9284
- ynet - Jewish World: https://www.ynetnews.com/jewish-world/article/byxkfnc9mx
- JTA: https://www.jta.org/2026/09/30/politics/far-right-israel-critic-james-fishback-likens-abortion-to-the-holocaust-in-ole-miss-speech