In “Blaming The Jews,” journalist and commentator David Aaronovitch investigates the disturbing prevalence of extreme anti-Semitic views in the Middle East. From conspiracy theories about Jewish responsibility for 9/11 to accusations of ritual murder and world domination, Aaronovitch travels to Israel and Gaza to explore the causes and consequences of this hatred.
Through interviews with Palestinians and a trawl through recent excerpts of Palestinian TV, Aaronovitch uncovers a deeply ingrained animosity towards Jews. He also discovers that the problem is not limited to Palestine, as even respected media outlets in Egypt have promoted offensive material about Jews.
However, Aaronovitch recognizes that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a complex and nuanced issue, with legitimate grievances on both sides. As long as anti-Semitism is allowed to thrive, the distance between the two faiths will only continue to widen.
“Blaming The Jews” is a sobering and eye-opening documentary that shines a light on the dangerous consequences of anti-Semitic beliefs. Through Aaronovitch’s investigation, viewers are confronted with the stark reality of this hatred and are encouraged to consider what can be done to combat it.