The term 'anti-Palestinian racism' has rapidly evolved from activist jargon to an influential framework adopted by public institutions in several Western countries. Initially emerging in online activist circles, the concept gained traction following political developments in the United Kingdom and was soon codified and promoted by groups in North America and Australia. The article argues that this framework is not simply about naming prejudice, but rather functions as a tool that inverts moral narratives, recasting efforts to combat antisemitism as themselves racist and reframing Jewish self-determination as exclusionary.

The spread of this concept has been facilitated by government funding, official reports, and political advocacy, leading to its incorporation into educational and policy initiatives. Critics warn that the adoption of this framework distorts public discourse, undermines safeguards against antisemitism, and creates an environment where anti-Israel activism is rebranded as anti-racist virtue. The article concludes by urging readers to resist the normalization of this concept, emphasizing the dangers it poses to Jewish communities already facing significant threats.