r/jewishpolitics

I am aware that it rose after October 7, but I've noticed it dramatically ramping up since last year, to the point that I don't see pretty much anyone say anything in the defense of Jews anymore without getting bombed with downvotes or comments calling them "zio bot", "good goy", "+$7k" or "Tel Aviv impressed". It's genuinely insane even among the right now (I myself am conservative and Christian), especially with the comments about "The Noticing". I've almost never heard much about Jews before 2025, all I knew was that Israel was at war sometimes and that some fringe lunatics said Jews wanted to destroy the white race, but now, they don't seem to be fringe at all. Does anyone have any idea as to why antisemitism started becoming way more popular only since last year? Or was I just not online enough and it existed before too?

According to the AP, “There have been multiple attempts over the years to bring Hamas and Islamic Jihad into the Fatah-led PLO, the highest body representing the Palestinian cause internationally, but all have foundered.

A main sticking point has been the PLO’s recognition of Israel.”

My question: why not recognize Israel? If Israel is your enemy, wouldn’t it be helpful, tactically speaking, to recognize it so you can unite against it?

In a military sense, both tactically and strategically, short and long-term, what is the benefit of not recognizing Israel? Can anyone explain this to me?

Do you think that not recognizing it is a more effective decision? If so, why?