Q&A: Between Freedom of Speech, Antisemitism, and Incitement
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Between Freedom of Speech, Antisemitism, and Incitement
Question
Should people who say things like, “Hamas are freedom fighters battling for their liberty,” or “From the river to the sea, Palestine,” be silenced? In other words, is that incitement, or just extreme freedom of speech?
Answer
The legal criterion is whether the statements create a tangible danger. In my opinion, that is the relevant criterion. So what remains is a question of assessing reality: do these statements in fact create such a danger? In my opinion, usually not, but it depends on the context, of course.