Greta Thunberg Named 'Antisemite of the Week' by Jewish Advocacy Group

Climate activist Greta Thunberg faces backlash after her arrest at an anti-Israel rally and accusations of turning her platform into one for anti-Semitism.

• Greta Thunberg was labeled 'Antisemite of the Week' by the Jewish watchdog group StopAntisemitism.
• Thunberg was arrested on September 4 while protesting with Students Against the Occupation, calling for Copenhagen University to cut ties with Israel.
• StopAntisemitism founder Liora Rez criticized Thunberg for prioritizing hatred for Israel over her environmental activism.
• Rez accused Thunberg of hypocrisy, claiming she supports Hamas leaders who call for genocide.
• Thunberg faced additional backlash for a sign interpreted as antisemitic, which she explained was a communication tool for autistic people.

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