Over on the main Z Word site, Anthony Julius has contributed a forceful essay entitled “False Confessions: How Anti-Zionists Incriminate Zionism.”

Writes Anthony:

Incriminatory quotations are a staple of anti-Zionism. These quotations are partly the old ones, mostly updated by substituting “Zionist” for “Jew,” and partly new ones. They are a mix of fabricated quotations (including fictitious endorsements from prominent figures such as Nelson Mandela), and genuine quotations that are given undue weight. These quotations serve as substitutes for reasoned argument.

Do read the rest. You can download a handy PDF version here.